Sightings Alert! Keeping an Eye Out this Easter Weekend

Keep an eye out! How to record your sightings.

SightingsMorven Summers29 March 2018minke whale, sightings, whale track, Easter weekend, easter, spring, whales, dolphins, HWDT, hebrides, scotland, wildlife, marineconservation, marine wildlife

HWDT Discovery Centre Reopens this Easter Weekend

Our Discovery Centre re-opens this Easter Weekend, Saturday 31st March! Come down and see what we're all about.

HWDT in Partnership with CuanTec’s Anti-Plastic Campaign

HWDT are delighted to announce that over the next few weeks, we have partnered with CuanTec, a biotechnology company based in Scotland, in a crowdfunding campaign to fight plastic pollution.

Science & Research, FundraisingMorven Summers9 March 2018plastic, anitplastic, Our Blue Planet, stop the plastic tide, whales, dolphins, innovation, business, green business, sustainability, HWDT, marine conservation, conservation, Act Now

We Need You: a call for volunteers aboard Silurian's Joint Warrior Survey

Despite the snowy skies and blustery winds, it’s not long now until Spring, and that can only mean one thing here at HWDT, and that’s the start of our survey season. We’re incredibly excited this year for our early season Joint Warrior survey, which has been successfully running since 2009.

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.

Sightings, In the NewsCaroline Willis27 February 2018Orca, killer whale, whales, dolphin, HWDT, Hebrides, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, sightings, whale track, West Coast Community, Mull, John Coe, Scotland, sighting, Aquarius

*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.

Silurian, In the News, Sightings, Science & ResearchMorven Summers27 February 2018Silurian, volunteer, volunteer holidays, gain experience, get involved, visitor attractions, common dolphin, dolphins, whales, HWDT, Hebrides Comment

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.

Silurian, Events & OutreachMorven Summers20 February 2018Silurian, sightings, open boat, research vessel, research, talk, citizenscience, science talk, Hebrides, Scotland, British Science Week, Tobermory, get involvedComment

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.

SilurianMorven Summers16 February 2018marine conservation, new staff, HWDT staff, boat manager, Silurian, 2018, whales, dolphins, sailing Comments

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

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.

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.

Events & OutreachCaroline Willis11 December 2017whales, dolphins, HWDT, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Hebrides, Scotland, research, monitoring, Mull, conservation, survey, ranger, petition, countryside rangerComment

'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.

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.

SightingsMorven Summers8 December 2017sightings, whale, new app, Mull, Hebrides, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Scotland, citizen science, researcg, research, marine conservation

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.

"One day I will skipper a yacht and sail the world!"

Read Rosie's inspiring story and learn how HWDT has shaped her future.

Silurian, Guest Articles, Events & OutreachCaroline Willis5 December 2017Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trustvolunteer, conservation, skills development, gain experience, opportunities, marine conservation, youngcarer, disadvantagedyouth, youthtrip, teen team, volunteer holidays

HWDT Welcomes new Media and Communications Officer

HWDT is delighted to announce a new addition to their team! Lauren Macmillan will be taking over as Media and Communications Officer at HWDT from Morven Russell whilst she is on maternity leave for the next 12 months.

Events & OutreachMorven Summers5 December 2017marine conservation, whales, dolphins, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Hebrides, Scotland, Charityworks, Charityworks graduate scheme, HWDT staffComment

'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.

SilurianMorven Summers3 December 2017Blue 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

HWDT's Big Give Christmas Challenge: Sails for Whales

HWDT is participating in The Big Give Christmas Challenge to raise funds for Silurian

Silurian, FundraisingGemma Paterson28 November 2017Silurian, The Big Give, GivingTuesday, Sails for Whales, Hebrides, Christmas Challenge

'Into the Blue' with Pippa Garrard

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, Pippa Garrard - who leads our education and community programmes - shares hers.

SilurianMorven Summers26 November 2017Blue Planet 2, Our Blue, Our Blue Planet, basking shark, marineconservation, marine conservation, Into the Blue, research, get involved, ecotourism, ocean, conservation holidaysComment

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