On Sonorous Seas...exposing the noise beneath the waves
On Sonorous Seas...exposing the noise beneath the waves

When art and science join forces interesting things can happen; disseminating science through the arts can raise awareness of issues, reach new audiences and create a space for compelling, thought provoking discussion. When local artist Mhairi Killin approached us and shared her idea for a project, we were excited to be part of her vision.

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Events & OutreachMorven Summerson sonorous seas, acoustics, acoustic monitoring, acoustic pollution, noise pollution, underwater noise, acoustic recordings, whale song, vocalisations, dolphin sounds, dolphin whistles, Military exercises, NATO, joint warrior, whale strandings, art, art science, data collection, acoustic data, fergus hall, mhairi Killin, An Tobar
Bumpy seas and bow riding dolphins on second Teen Trip of 2022
Bumpy seas and bow riding dolphins on second Teen Trip of 2022

Our second Teen Trip of the year circumnavigated Mull, calling in overnight at Colonsay and Coll. Here the teens recount their experience of their time spent on board Silurian surveying Hebridean Seas.

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Silurian, Survey SummariesSadie Gorvettcitizenscience, science tourism, citizen science projects, join us on board, amainzing opportunity, whale watching, whale watching with a difference, helping save whales, helping save dolphins, monitoring vessel, research trip, research expedition, expedition, experience in the field, marine mammals, marine mammal monitoring, scotland, hebrides, science at sea, wildlife holiday, wildlife experiences in Scotland, sailing experience, sail with us
Song, sailing and sketches on the first Teen Trip of 2022
Song, sailing and sketches on the first Teen Trip of 2022

Every year, we offer dedicated teen research expeditions, providing young people with the skills, and experience of being a marine scientist on board a working research yacht. In this blog the teens recount their experience surveying Hebridean Seas.

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Silurian, Survey SummariesSadie Gorvettcitizenscience, science tourism, citizen science projects, join us on board, amainzing opportunity, whale watching, whale watching with a difference, helping save whales, helping save dolphins, monitoring vessel, research trip, research expedition, expedition, experience in the field, marine mammals, marine mammal monitoring, scotland, hebrides, science at sea, wildlife holiday, wildlife experiences in Scotland, sailing experience, sail with us
Breaching minke whale steals the show during ninth expedition
Breaching minke whale steals the show during ninth expedition

The ninth research expedition of the 2022 summer field season proved exceptional. Summer conditions finally arrived and a number of different species were recorded. Although minke whales stole the show - with a fantastic encounter with a breaching whale. Read Science Officer, Craig Mackie’s account of the expedition

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Silurian, Survey SummariesMorven Summerscitizenscience, science tourism, citizen science projects, join us on board, amainzing opportunity, whale watching, whale watching with a difference, helping save whales, helping save dolphins, monitoring vessel, research trip, research expedition, expedition, experience in the field, marine mammals, marine mammal monitoring, scotland, hebrides, science at sea, wildlife holiday, wildlife experiences in Scotland, sailing experience, sail with us
From Hull to Mull - My Experience Moving To Volunteer with HWDT
From Hull to Mull - My Experience Moving To Volunteer with HWDT

Jess Mather shares her experience of moving to Tobermory to volunteer with HWDT, joining the team as Outreach Assistant for the summer. Jess shares her thoughts on adjusting to island life after graduating from her Marine Conservation degree.

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Guest Articles, Events & Outreach, The Hebridean Whale TrailSiobhan Moranvolunteering, volunteer, scotland, tobermory, things to do Mull, Things to do Tobermory, wildlife