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A Tusk Full of History

Apr 19, 2021

by Claudia Afeltra

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This is the latest post in a series which will look at recent advancements, discoveries and trends in the study of whales and dolphins. We here at Sea Watch believe strongly in the free sharing and dissemination of scientific literature and want to give you, our loyal members, the bre

Take a bow: Spotlight on bowhead whales

Mar 29, 2021

by Claudia Afeltra

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In 2015, a very strange visitor appeared off the shores of the UK. More suited to navigating ice in the arctic than the shallows of Cornwall, it was a huge surprise when it was determined that a bowhead whale had found itself so far from home. Since, only one other individual has ever

‘Benny’ the Beluga still in the Thames

Sep 27, 2018

by Claudia Afeltra

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We had a chat with Dr Chiara G. Bertulli who works as Sightings Officer at Sea Watch in response to the news of 'Benny' the Beluga whale being in the Thames.

The Arctic Whale

Dec 15, 2014

by Monitoring Officer

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It’s Christmas season and for all those of you looking to the North Pole at this time of year, we have a very special series of blogs lined up! Every Monday leading up to Christmas we will highlight one Arctic species of cetacean. Today we have a species formerly, rather fitting

White whale of the Arctic

Dec 08, 2014

by Monitoring Officer

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A Tusk Full of History

Take a bow: Spotlight on bowhead whales

‘Benny’ the Beluga still in the Thames

The Arctic Whale

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