Killer Whale Update! John Coe's Friend Identified

Two male killer whales were spotted today off the North coast of Mull, one being the infamous John Coe.

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*PRESS RELEASE* Record numbers of common dolphin sightings off Scotland’s west coast

Sightings of common dolphins across the Hebrides have reached a new record high according to research conducted by marine conservation charity, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust.

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Killer Whale Alert! John Coe and Friend Spotted off North Coast of Mull

Two male killer whales were spotted today off the North coast of Mull, one being the infamous John Coe.

Sightings, In the NewsMorven Summers26 February 2018Orca, killer whale, whales, dolphin, HWDT, Hebrides, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, sightings, whale track, West Coast Community, Mull, John Coe, Scotland, sighting

All Aboard! Silurian Opens her Doors to the Public in Aid of British Science Week

To celebrate British Science Week, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) are proudly hosting an exciting day of events in Tobermory on Saturday the 10th of March.

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HWDT Welcomes New Boat Manager

Earlier this month, we welcomed another new face to the HWDT team! Emma Burgess, who has previously worked for the Trust as First Mate, and then additionally as Boat Manager in 2011 and 2012, has now joined us again as our new Boat Manager in 2018.

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Scottish Government Agree to Support Four Marine Protected Areas in Scotland for Whales, Dolphins and Sharks

This week HWDT were delighted to hear that the Scottish Government will be providing the funding needed to take four proposed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Scottish waters to public consultation. This has followed HWDT working closely with conservation partners through Scottish Environment LINK to call for the Government to progress these sites.

In the News, Science & ResearchMorven Summers2 February 2018MPA, minke whale, basking shark, Scotland, Hebrides, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, whale track, dolphins, Scottish Government, Act Now, marine conservation, marine protected areas

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