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Humpback whales off the Northumberland coast!

Feb 04, 2021

by Claudia Afeltra

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We have had a chat with Martin Kitching, Sea Watch Regional Coordinator for NE England, about the most recent humpback whale sighted in the region. Humpback whale Megaptera novaeangliae is a scarce species in north east England, with 15 records since 2006. Those 15 records are s

Whales in winter

Jan 27, 2021

by Claudia Afeltra

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The weather has been particularly dreadful in the U.K this winter. To combat the cold, we snuggle up in cosy blankets and treat ourselves to hot cups of cocoa. But when January sea surface temperatures drop as low as 8.3 C off the coast of Shetland, how do whales stay warm? Whales and

An Interview with Dr Peter Evans, Director of Sea Watch Foundation

Jan 05, 2016

by Claudia Afeltra

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As it’s officially winter and cetacean news is usually less numerous, our volunteer, Angharad, thought it would be the perfect opportunity to get to know the Director and Founder of the Sea Watch Foundation. Peter Evans…this is your life! 1) At what age did you become interested in wi

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Humpback whales off the Northumberland coast!

Whales in winter

An Interview with Dr Peter Evans, Director of Sea Watch Foundation

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