National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2024

UK Wide

Each year we invite members of the public to take part in our annual citizen science event – National Whale and Dolphin Watch. Watches and surveys will be taking place across the country to create a ‘snapshot’ view of what can be seen in our UK coastal waters. The data collected during this event will enable us to develop an idea of the distribution of whales, dolphins and porpoises around the UK. This event is a great opportunity for everyone to become involved in the research which goes into understanding and protecting these magnificent creatures. Keep an eye out for events happening near you! Please note that these dates are provisional and may be subject to change.

Anglesey- Marine Mammal Sand Sculptures

Aberffraw Beach Aberffraw Beach, Anglesey

Enjoy a morning of marine mammal themed sand sculptures at Aberffraw Beach! This event is family-friendly and a fun way to spend some time at the beach while learning about the marine mammals that can be seen in the area.

New Quay- Sandcastle Competition

New Quay Beach New Quay, Ceredigion

Take part in our family-fun morning of making sandcastles on New Quay beach! Fin-tastic prizes will be given for the best and most creative castles!

Anglesey- Public Land Watch

Point Lynas Anglesey

Join our team for a public landwatch at Point Lynas. What3words: fitter.retrieves.enigma

Anglesey- Public Landwatch

Ynys Llanddwyn Anglesey

Join our team for a landwatch at Ynys Llanddwyn! How many marine mammals and birds can you spot?    

Anglesey- Public Training Session

Rhosneigr Village Hall Rhosneigr Village Hall, Rhosneigr

Learn how the Sea Watch Foundation team collects important data! We will provide information on the best ways to spot and identify marine mammals!

Online- Evening of Talks

Online

Join us for an evening with marine conservation specialists from around the world! More information and tickets will be available soon.

Anglesey- Public Land Watch

Porth Cwyfan Anglesey

Join our team in a marine mammal spotting survey! What3Words: daffodils.contact.emerge

New Quay- Scavenger Hunt

Sea Watch Foundation, Paragon House, Wellington Place, New Quay SA45 9NR

Test out your investigation skills by going around New Quay solving all the clues until you reach the grand prize at the end!

Anglesey- Public Land Watch

Porth Trecastell Anglesey

Join our team for a land watch! What3Words: cornering.transfers.readers