NWDW dates announced!

Join us for National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2014!

Events running all around the UK on 26th July to 3rd August.

Click here to find out how to get involved!

Members of the public are invited to take part in dolphin, whale and porpoise surveys around the UK as part of the 13th National Whale and Dolphin Watch. The data collected during the event will help in developing a snapshot of the distribution of dolphins, whales and porpoises around the UK. This is an opportunity for everyone to become involved in the research which goes into understanding and protecting these magnificent creatures.

How to take part?

• In the run-up to the watch

  Set up your own watch

  If you have some experience in cetacean watching, just download some forms and choose a watch site near you. Kathy, SWF sightings officer can talk you through the data collection procedure and help you prepare for your watch 01545 561227 or sightings@seawatchfoundation.org.uk

• During the event

  Join an organised land-watch or a boat-based watch

  Click here to find out about watches in your area

  Report you sightings

  If you are out and about, at sea or by the coast sailing, fishing, diving, hiking or just walking your dog don’t forget to keep a look out and send us your sightings, by post, email, or telephone as soon as possible, so that we can update our website list of sightings immediately.

  Click here to access the online sightings form.

How to report your sightings?

Click here to find out how to report your sightings.

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