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Cetacean Survey Training Course – 26-27th June 2021

Want to learn more about British cetaceans? Our two-day Cetacean Survey Training Course will teach you all about Britain’s dolphins, whales and porpoises and how you can help us to study and conserve them.

On 26-27th June, our programme of land and boat-based work will teach you the skills you need for:
- identifying the various species of dolphin, whale and porpoise found in the area;
- counting how many animals are in each group you spot (not always as easy as you might think);
- how to distinguish between calves, juveniles and adults;
- determining cetacean behaviours (what they are busy with as you watch them);
- assessing sea state and other key environmental features;
- learning some basic photographic techniques to help you/us identify single individuals.

The course is based at our New Quay field office and is packed with information about the science and research methods used to survey cetaceans in UK waters and hands-on training.

A series of illustrated lectures and videos at our New Quay field office will:
- teach you about the general biology and classification of cetaceans;
- dive into species identification;
- explore the conservation issues facing UK cetaceans and recommended monitoring survey methods.

The practical element of the course will then combine land and boat-based surveys, teaching you how to conduct systematic watches and fill in standardised recording forms.

The land and boat-based surveys take place in the Cardigan Bay ‘Special Area of Conservation’ (SAC), an area well-known for the presence and high sighting frequency of Bottlenose Dolphins (the largest resident population in the UK), Harbour Porpoises and Grey Seals. These populations are protected in the SAC following the 1992 EU Species and Habitat Directive. Therefore, the practical experience you will receive conducting headland watches and boat surveys aboard a local research vessel will provide an unparalleled opportunity to see marine mammals in the wild while contributing to cetacean conservation in Britain.

To book your place or for more information, please email katrin.lohrengel@seawatchfoundation.org.uk 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO WHATEVER COVID RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE AT THE TIME. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE EVENT IF WE JUDGE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD THE EVENT SUCCESSFULLY WITHIN WHATEVER RESTRICTIONS MIGHT BE IN PLACE.

200.00£

New Quay Scavenger Hunt

Adopt a Dolphin, Paragon House, Wellington Place, New Quay Sea Watch Foundation, New Quay, Ceredigion

Join our New Quay Scavenger Hunt!

Copy this link for your Treasure Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17flSTKa0pkHW5vBy7blv6JJxwsp7HnO1/view?usp=sharing

From Saturday 24th July until Sunday 1st August, you can follow the treasure map and collect clues for the chance to win one of 5 exciting prizes.

How to play?
1. Collect your treasure map online or from Sea Watch Foundation’s Dolphin Hub
2. Visit the local businesses of New Quay which are marked on the map with stars
3. Collect the clues and fill in your map
4. Bring or email your completed map to Sea Watch Foundation: outreach@seawatchfoundation.org.uk
5. Leave us your name, contact details and a donation for the chance to win a prize!

Location: Dolphin Hub, Sea Watch Foundation, Paragon House, Wellington Pl, New Quay, Wales SA45 9NR

Any Questions: outreach@seawatchfoundation.org.uk

To find out about National Whale and Dolphin Watch: www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/nwdw

Donation

Mini Marine Biologist

UK Wide

Want to become a mini marine biologist online?

Dive with us into the watery depths of Wales as we explore which marine animals live in Cardigan Bay.

Email outreach@seawatchfoundation.org.uk to sign up to our Monday 26th July online workshop from 11AM until Midday on Zoom.

Afterwards, you will receive a certificate of completion and an activity pack to continue the fun with your family or friends.

Ages 7-70+ welcome!

3.00£

New Quay Rockpool Safari

Adopt a Dolphin, Paragon House, Wellington Place, New Quay Sea Watch Foundation, New Quay, Ceredigion

Help us explore the rockpools and tidelines of New Quay's dog-friendly beach and lets see what interesting animals, seaweeds and objects we can find!
Please meet us at the Dolphin Hub in the carpark above Dolau Beach, or come and find us on the beach itself for some low tide exploration of the pools. We will be on the beach between 3 and 5 pm, so look out for Percy, our life-sized Harbour Porpoise model who is made of upcycled marine rubbish. He will mark the meeting point for our salty adventures…
If you can't make it on Tuesday, we will be running a second rockpool safari on Thursday 29th!
Please see the upcoming events or visit https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/nwdw-2021-on-site-and-online-events/ for an overview of all the NWDW education and outreach events happening in New Quay and Online.

Donation

Mock Cetacean Stranding Workshop

Adopt a Dolphin, Paragon House, Wellington Place, New Quay Sea Watch Foundation, New Quay, Ceredigion

Join us on Dolau Beach, New Quay, West Wales, for a workshop to teach you what to do if you find a stranded marine mammal, followed by the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the dolphins of Cardigan Bay and the conservation and research we undertake at the Sea Watch Foundation.

Donation

Rockpool Safari

Adopt a Dolphin, Paragon House, Wellington Place, New Quay Sea Watch Foundation, New Quay, Ceredigion

Help us explore the rockpools and tidelines of New Quay's dog-friendly beach and lets see what interesting animals, seaweeds and objects we can find!

Please meet us at the Dolphin Hub in the carpark above Dolau Beach, or come and find us on the beach itself for some low tide exploration of the pools. We will be on the beach between 3 and 5 pm, so look out for Percy, our life-sized Harbour Porpoise model who is made of upcycled marine rubbish. He will mark the meeting point for our salty adventures…

Please see the upcoming events or visit https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/nwdw-2021-on-site-and-online-events/ for an overview of all the NWDW education and outreach events happening in New Quay and Online.

Donation

Thursday Marine Pub Quiz Online

UK Wide

Join us at 8-9.30PM on Thursday evening for an online Pub Quiz, to put your marine knowledge and mixology skills to the test!

Hosted by Josh, "The Wildlife Man" (@MyWildlifePosts), this event aims to bring marine-loving folk together for a virtual evening of fun and competition, complete with recipes for marine cocktails and mocktails for everyone to try at home.

For a minimum donation of £2, your quiz team will receive a drinks recipe sheet in advance, then a quiz sheet complete with picture and anagram rounds 30 minutes before the start.

Bonus points will be awarded for the best team name and the best cocktail/mocktail display!

Every penny you donate will support our work to protect and improve our understanding of the UK’s dolphins, porpoises and whales.

Please email outreach@seawatchfoundation.org.uk today to register your team and receive your recipes.

2.00£

Rockpool Safari

Adopt a Dolphin, Paragon House, Wellington Place, New Quay Sea Watch Foundation, New Quay, Ceredigion

Help us explore the rockpools and tidelines of Dolau Beach and lets see what biological treasures we can find!

Please meet us at the Dolphin Hub in the carpark above Dolau Beach, or come and find us on the beach itself for some low tide exploration of the pools.

We will be on the beach between 2 and 4 pm, so look out for Percy, our life-sized Harbour Porpoise model who is made of upcycled marine rubbish. He will mark the meeting point for our salty adventures…

For a taste of what we might find, please check out our Virtual Rockpool Safari here: https://youtu.be/JdeET8s04oY

Any Questions? Please contact the Outreach Team on outreach@seawatchfoundation.org.uk

Donation

Pub Quiz

New Quay Sports Bar, New Quay