Working in close partnership with the public, Sea Watch is a national marine conservation research charity dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) around the UK.
Each year, cetaceans face depletion in their numbers and even possible local extinction due to continuing threats such as capture and drowning in fishing gear, sound disturbance, pollution, over-fishing, and climate change.
"Sea Watch is one of the foremost research organisations in its field and its work in British waters is contributing to European and international understanding of marine mammals and their environment, as well as the development of Biodiversity Action Plans in the UK."
Kate Humble, BBC presenter
Sea Watch scientists regularly monitor and study whale and dolphin populations, gaining knowledge and understanding of their status, numbers and distribution as well as the condition of their marine habitats. This enables Sea Watch to alert government, industry and environmental organisations to any problems, and prompt practical measures to help protect them from existing and impending threats.
