Not spotting a whale makes for meaningful whale watching

It’s official, we’re now in Spring!  The longer days and (hopefully) fairer weather are welcome and thoughts may be turning to outdoor adventures.  When you’re out on a headland, gazing out over the big blue in the hopes of seeing a fin break the surface, can spotting nothing be just as rewarding? 

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Killer Whale Mums Mean Business

On Mother’s Day, we’re taking a dive into the maternal instincts of whales, exploring how dedicated killer whale Mums are when it comes to raising young

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Rocking, rolling and really great harbour porpoise on the second winter survey of 2023

Our second Winter Research Expedition of 2023 left Tobermory for a four-day survey monitoring the marine environment off the west coast of Scotland. Wild weather created some challenges for those on board Silurian - our research vessel - but the team was rewarded with an epic final day. Hannah Lightley, Science Officer on board, recalls the expedition

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