LATEST SIGHTINGS and NEWS
A rare and mysterious visitor in Walvis Bay
Original article produced in the Namibian Dolphin Project blog Click on the header for original article... A rare and mysterious visitor in Walvis Bay by: John Paterson, Albatross Task Force and Walvis Bay Strandings Network Gray whales, Eschrichtius robustus, live in the high Arctic … [Read More...]
UK politicians united in call on Japan to end commercial whaling
First published by Tom Quinn of The International Fund for Animal Welfare in association with the launch of their new report "The economics of Japanese whaling"... ********** MPs and Peers from across the political spectrum in Britain have called upon Japan to end its cruel and unnecessary … [Read More...]
National Whale and Dolphin Watch – Sea Watch Foundation
Sea Watch Foundation National Whale and Dolphin Watch 27th July – 4th August 2013 National Whale and Dolphin Watch, Britain’s largest cetacean watch is fast approaching and we’re hoping to make it bigger than ever – please help us publicise the event by posting it on your events pages … [Read More...]
Naval Exercises Kill Cetaceans…It’s official
REPRODUCED FROM LIVE SCIENCE... Click here for full article On June 9, 2008, at least 60 dolphins stranded along the coast of Cornwall, England, in what was by far the largest common dolphin mortality ever seen in British waters. For hours, rescuers tried to lead them back to sea — often … [Read More...]
Nic Slocum of Whale Watch West Cork and Whales Worldwide appointed to Chair of Planet Whale steering committee of the sustainable whale watching partnership
Dr Nic Slocum, Managing Director of the Ireland based whale watch operator Whale Watch West Cork has been appointed to the chairmanship of the steering committee of the Planet Whale responsible whale watching partnership as of May 2013. This role will entail pulling together a team of experts … [Read More...]
International Whaling Commission (IWC) invites leading Ireland based whale watch operator and pioneer of sustainable whale watching to attend whale watch operators workshop in Brisbane, Australia…
Dr Nic Slocum, Managing Director of Whale Watch West Cork and chairman of the steering committee of the Planet Whale responsible Whale Watching Partnership, has been invited to attend the IWC Whale Watch Operator's Workshop on 24th-26th May in Brisbane, Australia. The IWC is drawing on operator … [Read More...]
The Humpback Whales of Baltimore
Baltimore, West Cork has long been the whale and dolphin watching capital of West Cork with a season spanning April through December. Sightings include species from the smaller minke whales and common dolphins right up to the mighty fin whale and humpback whale. In addition, basking sharks, … [Read More...]
A whale of a discovery: New sensory organ found in rorqual whales
A new sensory organ, found within the chin of rorqual whales, is responsible for coordinating the biomechanics of their extreme lunge-feeding strategy. Art by Carl Buell, arranged by Nicholas D. Pyenson / Smithsonian Institution. May 2012. Scientists at the University of British Columbia and the … [Read More...]
North Atlantic right whale spotted off Cornwall?
North Atlantic right whales are usually found off the East Coast of USA. Cornish mystery whale could be one or the most endangered species- scientists appeal for more sightings May 2012. Sightings of a large whale off the Cornish coast near Lizard Point are causing a stir amongst … [Read More...]
Lovely sightings off West Cork in balmy Spring weather…
This last week has afforded us some lovely sightings in relatively calm seas...but the sun was shining...most of the time! Good Minke Whale activity with 2/3 animals feeding actively and attracting large numbers of Gannets and Manx Shearwaters. Minke whale activity was also reported by Rory … [Read More...]
The Amazing Gray Whales of Baja California Sur, Mexico…
Well! We are back from our Baja adventures and the wonderful gray whales of the pacific lagoons. We all enjoyed ourselves enormously and the whale watching was superb. Gray whale calves nudging the boat along with it's head and huge adult animals, 45 feet long and weighing in at around 40 tonnes … [Read More...]
Westcorktimes.COM…There are few occasions where I am so impressed by an initiative that I wish to blog it…
BUT working out of Bantry, Clare Farrelly and David Forsythe have created the West Cork Times, www.westcorktimes.com a unique and unusual online presence that brings news, views and articles to West Cork locals and visitors and any others wishing to keep abreast of developments in West Cork. A … [Read More...]
GALWAY – 24TH MARCH – A must for all whale and dolphin watch operators…Whale & Dolphin Watch Operators Workshop
Whale & Dolphin Watch Operators Workshop Benefit from sustainable practice, learn from your customers, and make more money! Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway, Ireland, 9.00 – 17.30 Saturday 24th March 2012 I have long been an admirer of Dylan Walker and all … [Read More...]
