Become a #BluePlanetChampion with HWDT
Become a #BluePlanetChampion with HWDT

Following last week’s poignant final episode of Blue Planet II, the #BluePlanetChampion pledge has taken the internet by storm, rousing organisations and individuals alike to call on the UK Governments to take action.

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Science & ResearchMorven Summersmarine conservation, marine protected areas, Blue Planet, Blue Planet 2, Blue Planet Champion, volunteer, whales, dolphins, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, whale track, Silurian, research, volunteer holidays, gain experience, get involved, Hebrides, Scotland, cetacean, conservation holidays Comment
HWDT Backs Petition in Defence of Scotland’s Countryside Rangers
HWDT Backs Petition in Defence of Scotland’s Countryside Rangers

HWDT calls on our supporters to sign the petition by the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association to help the Scottish Goverment recognise the value of our Countryside Rangers and take action to protect and strengthen this important service.

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Events & OutreachCaroline Williswhales, dolphins, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Hebrides, Scotland, research, monitoring, Mull, conservation, survey, ranger, petition, countryside rangerComment
'Into the Blue' with Rod White
'Into the Blue' with Rod White

Each week, alongside the Blue Planet II series, our team will share their own 'Into the Blue' moments from on board our research vessel, Silurian.  This week, Rod White - one of our dedicated volunteers - shares his experience.

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SilurianMorven Summersvolunteer holidays, volunteer, Into the Blue, Ble Planet, Blue Planet 2, puffins, Hebrides, HWDT, Scotland, Silurian, survey, research, research vessel, marine conservation, marine tourism, sightings, feel inspiredComment
Keep a Weather Eye on the Horizon this Winter
Keep a Weather Eye on the Horizon this Winter

We’d like to say a huge thank you to the 270 people who have between them submitted a staggering 1,400 sightings of 12,000 animals since Whale Track launched back in August! We have been absolutely blown away by the uptake, so thanks to each and every one of you for your support.

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SightingsMorven Summerssightings, whale, new app, Mull, Hebrides, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Scotland, citizen science, researcg, research, marine conservation
End of Season Summary
End of Season Summary

Now back in Tobermory bay for winter refurbishment, Silurian’s survey season for the year is at an end, and what a year it’s been! This summer, Silurian has travelled a whopping 9,500km, and has collected almost 4,000 individual animal sightings.

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Silurian, Survey SummariesMorven SummersSilurian, whales, dolphins, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Hebrides, Scotland, research, research vessel, expedition, monitoring, marine conservation, minke whale, Mull, conservation, conservation holidays, season, surveyComment
'Into the Blue' with Tom Reade
'Into the Blue' with Tom Reade

Each week, alongside the Blue Planet II series, our team will share their own 'Into the Blue' moments from on board our research vessel, Silurian.  This week, Tom Reade - our former First Mate shares his encounter with the West Coast Community.

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SilurianMorven SummersBlue Planet 2, Our Blue, Our Blue Planet, marineconservation, marine conservation, Into the Blue, research, get involved, ecotourism, ocean, conservation holidays, orca, killer whale, West Coast CommunityComment