May 3, 2021 By: Megan Cetacean researchers have adopted photo-ID as a method to identify individuals. As a Sea Watcher, you may be wondering how you can capture the best image of a cetacean to submit to our online sightings form. Apart from writing blogs for the Sea Watch Foundation, I also practice wildlife photography. Being […]
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Apr 23, 2021 A Sei Whale was sighted in the Firth of Forth by Erica Linklater-McLennan on April 11th. Dr Chiara G. Bertulli, Sightings Officer at Sea Watch, had a lovely chat with Erica to know more about this incredible and rare sighting. This is her story! Sei whale surfacing underneath the Forth Road Bridge. […]
Apr 19, 2021 By: Jay This is the latest post in a series which will look at recent advancements, discoveries and trends in the study of whales and dolphins. We here at Sea Watch believe strongly in the free sharing and dissemination of scientific literature and want to give you, our loyal members, the breakdown […]
Apr 14, 2021 By: Lucy For this species feature, we’re going tropical! Cruising through deep pelagic waters, the energetic, exuberant, and extremely social false killer whale could be regarded as one of the best team-players in the animal kingdom. This blog will take a look at how they got their name, how they look and […]
Apr 13, 2021 This is the first post in a series which will look at recent advancements, discoveries and trends in the study of whales and dolphins. We here at Sea Watch believe strongly in the free sharing and dissemination of scientific literature and want to give you, our loyal members, the breakdown of all […]
Apr 12, 2021 UPDATE: since this blog was written, Wally has returned to Tenby harbour, however, concerns of disturbance to the animal remain. Wally the walrus has been causing a stir in Wales and has captured the heart of the public. While Wally’s initial appearances were sporadic and in often hard to reach places, he […]
Apr 12, 2021 By: Megan We are rapidly approaching peak minke whale season! Although minke whales can be seen year-round, they are most frequently spotted along the U.K coastlines bordering the North Sea between April and October. Despite their typically shy behaviour, minke whales are a favourite of whale-watchers to observe due to their specialised feeding behaviours […]
Mar 31, 2021 By: Jay This is the latest post in a series which will look at recent advancements, discoveries and trends in the study of whales and dolphins. We here at Sea Watch believe strongly in the free sharing and dissemination of scientific literature and want to give you, our loyal members, the breakdown […]
Mar 29, 2021 By: Lucy In 2015, a very strange visitor appeared off the shores of the UK. More suited to navigating ice in the arctic than the shallows of Cornwall, it was a huge surprise when it was determined that a bowhead whale had found itself so far from home. Since, only one other individual has […]
Mar 26, 2021 A rare visitor has been causing a stir in Wales! The juvenile walrus that was first spotted on Valentia Island off Co. Kerry in Ireland, has made its way to Wales and is delighting walkers around the Pembrokeshire coast. It first surfaced on the 19th March in Broad Haven South Beach, Pembrokeshire […]