Talks will be presented by orca and cetacean enthusiasts from around the UK! The Sea Watch Foundation team will also be presenting a roundup of Orca Watch 2023. This will be presented online and in person. Caitlin Harris- Wind farms and cetaceans Julia Sutherland - Killer whale predation Leonie Lepple - Scottish Orcas Robin Petch- Killer whales Milly Revill Hayward- RSPB Coastal birds Dr. Erich Hoyt- From Orcas to MPAs and IMMAs
Alongside the RSPB we are hosting a citizen science event at Dunnet Head where we will bring together different organisations for a day to learn how you can get involved with each of them!
Our Scottish Officer, Craig Mackie, will talk you through how to take the perfect Photo ID images and will teach you how we match these to existing catalogues
To celebrate Orca Watch 2024 we will be hosting an exciting online event that brings together renowned experts in orcas and other cetaceans. We are thrilled to introduce our lineup of speakers: Dr. Filipa Samarra- Icelandic orcas Prof. Sascha Hooker- Marine human-wildlife interactions Dr. Denise Risch - Passive acoustics for long-term monitoring of protected species: current results and future directions Siobhán Moran- The West Coast Community of Killer Whales – A Crisis in Conservation Dr. Deborah Giles- Southern resident killer whales Dr Anna McGregor- Whale locomotion & cost of movement Dr. Ruth Estaban- Orcas of the Iberian Peninsula, an endangered subpopulation interacting with vessels This event serves as a global platform, bringing together passionate individuals from around the world to share their scientific knowledge and experience. Tickets are a donation, which will go towards supporting our conservation work. Meet the Speakers:
This is a great opportunity for young people to connect with like minded individuals and will allow them to learn all about how landwatches are conducted
An online event bringing together young marine biologists from around the UK to share their experiences and research projects!
