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A new app from conservation charity Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is set to transform the way that members of the public and boat operators can help gather vital scientific data about whales, dolphins and porpoises – collectively known as cetaceans – off Scotland’s west coast.
Read MoreThe Community Sightings Network reported a total of 127 sightings of 890 whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) in June 2017. Although quiet compared to May (244 sightings), there have been some remarkable encounters this month.
Read MoreOver the last two weeks there have been over 13 sightings of killer whales, totaling 53 animals recorded. This is a fantastic showcase of the importance of the Hebrides for this enigmatic species, and highlights the power of citizen science for monitoring these amazing animals.
Read MoreOn Thursday 6th July, the HWDT team received reports of a deceased minke whale floating just off the coast of Mull. SMASS have confirmed that this female minke most likely died due to entanglement in a rope around her tail.
Read MoreThe Community Sightings Network got off to a fantastic start this month, with 10 Killer whales spotted off Tiumpan head on the 1st of May. May continued to impress with a five-fold increase in sightings compared to April; a total of 237 sightings of 1,205 animals reported.
Read MoreLulu, a member of the West Coast Community killer whales, found dead and stranded on Tiree in Janaury last year, had one of the highest levels of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) pollution ever recorded in the species. High PCB levels are linked to poor health, impaired immune function, increased susceptibility to cancers and infertility.
Read MoreOne of the West Coast Community of killer whales, known to HWDT as Comet, was identified as Dopy Dick - the lone killer whale who swam up the River Foyle in 1977. Making him over 60 years old today!
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