Good news! The Scottish Government has announced the designation of a new Deep-Sea Marine Reserve off the west coast of Scotland.

In the NewsAlison Lomax30 September 2020MPA proposals, Campaign, MPA, Atlantic, Scottish Environment LINK, Scottish Government, Scottish Waters, conservation, marineconservation, policy, offshore seas

Navigating towards our new normal

With the support of our members, animal sponsors, donors, funders, corporate partners and volunteers we are beginning to navigate our way towards our new normal. Your support has been vital to keeping our charity afloat in 2020 and enabling us to restart our work. Thank you.

FundraisingAlison Lomax18 September 2020Covid-19, coronavirus, coronavirus response, donate, sponsor an animal, join, support, membership, volunteer

Over 1000 common dolphins recorded on our latest acoustic survey!

Common dolphins were out in force as Silurian completed the second acoustic survey, with 1024 individuals recorded over 41 sightings!

A Tribute to Richard Fairbairns

Staff and Trustees at HWDT would like to offer our warmest condolences to the Fairbairns family, on hearing of the passing of Richard Fairbairns.

Morven Summers8 September 2020

Leatherback turtle spotted from Silurian!

It was a once in a lifetime moment as we are treated to an incredibly rare sighting of a Leatherback turtle yesterday! True ocean wanderers, these turtles are rare visitors to the west coast.

Fundraising, In the NewsGuest User7 September 2020Farer, corporate partnership, partnership, donation, charity support, Farer watches, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

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