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Conservation charity working to secure a long-term future for cetaceans in The Hebrides
Press releases
Record high for minke whale sightings but record low for basking sharks,...
2023 saw the highest sighting rates and numbers of minke whales yet recorded in the Hebrides, but the lowest known for basking sharks, says a new... read more
25.09.2024 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Minke whales visiting Scotland’s west coast set European record
Scotland’s west coast seas are a vitally important area for minke whales – with some of these spectacular but vulnerable marine mammals notching... read more
26.10.2023 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Public urged to report whale and dolphin sightings in Hebrides
The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust is calling on members of the public to record their at-sea excursions and sightings of whales, dolphins,... read more
07.07.2020 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Record numbers take part in citizen science to protect whales and...
Record numbers take part in citizen science to protect whales and dolphins off Scotland’s west coast New year-round expeditions to shed... read more
21.02.2020 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Mystery killer whale pod investigated off Scotland’s west coast
The identity of a group of nine killer whales off Scotland’s west coast, encountered during the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust’s annual marine... read more
23.07.2019 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
NEW HEBRIDEAN WHALE TRAIL LAUNCHES ON SCOTLAND’S SPECTACULAR WEST COAST
30-plus site initiative aims to promote sustainable, low-impact marine wildlife watching from land, and benefit local communities A... read more
28.06.2019 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Research reveals Scotland’s west coast as global cetacean hotspot
Scotland’s west coast seas are a global hotspot for cetaceans and basking sharks, and need better protection, said Hebridean Whale and Dolphin... read more
12.10.2018 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Call for 25 businesses to help safeguard Scottish seas and cetaceans
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust has launched a new way for businesses to help secure the future of western Scotland’s whales and dolphins, and... read more
08.06.2018 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Unique trail to promote Scotland as top whale-watching destination
Individuals, communities and businesses are being asked to contribute ideas for top sites for spotting whales, dolphins and porpoises from land on... read more
18.05.2018 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Expeditions to study health of whales in Hebrides using pioneering laser...
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust has announced details of its 2018 surveys, in which volunteers and marine scientists will carry out pioneering... read more
06.04.2018 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
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,... read more
27.02.2018 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Surveys record highest numbers of three dolphin species in Hebrides
Record numbers of three dolphin species off Scotland’s west coast were recorded by conservation charity Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust in its... read more
10.02.2017 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust’s smartphone app wins Heritage Lottery...
A new smartphone app allowing whale-watch operators and other seafarers to record sightings of whales, dolphins and porpoises is to be launched... read more
08.07.2016 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
New Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Centre launched on Isle of Mull
Pictured (left-right) : Alison Lomax (Director, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust) with volunteer team members Lynsey Bland and Sam Udale-Smith... read more
16.06.2016 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Marine traffic pressures on Scotland’s cetaceans to be studied using...
Electronic navigation safety technology is to be used to study the potential impacts of marine traffic on whale, dolphin and porpoise species off... read more
04.05.2016 • By Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
