Not all records get to us immediately, but it doesn’t mean they don’t hold valuable details about marine mammal life around our varied coastline. Particular species tend to be associated with particular areas; some of these areas can be very species-rich wihilst others may favour ju
An unusual sighting of two sperm whales near to the coast of the Isle of Skye this week could be a reflection of climate change and warming sea temperatures, says a leading marine scientist. The sperm whales – one of the true giants of the oceans – were spotted by Skye res
Burghead headland on the Moray coast is well know for providing regular views of bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise, minke whales and the occasional killer whale. Alan Airey, SWF Regional Coordinator, frequently conducts land-watches from this site and others along this stre