A melon-headed whale and a rough-toothed dolphin produced the first ever ‘whale-dolphins.’

Aug 26, 2018
by Harriet Goodchild
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A group of Marine Biologists at Cascadia Research Collective, off the coast of Kauai in Hawaii, claim that a new cetacean species received immediate attraction as these ‘whale-dolphins’ are a hybrid of a melon-headed whale and a rough-toothed dolphin.     A hybrid male inher
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The importance of monitoring

Oct 08, 2017
by Harriet Goodchild
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One of the main focusses of the Sea Watch Foundation is collecting data about marine mammal sightings from all around the UK. This is very important for understanding population trends of our different whales and dolphins over the years. Only by understanding the population dynamics a
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Making a splash – why do cetaceans breach?

Oct 04, 2017
by Harriet Goodchild
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  Seeing a whale or dolphin leap out of the water and crash down with an almighty splash is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular sights at sea. The scientific definition for such an aerial display is a ‘breach’, an intentional jump from the water in which at least 40% of the a
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The first seal pups of the season

Sep 14, 2017
by Harriet Goodchild
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It’s that time of year again – it’s seal pupping season in Cardigan Bay! Every year from late August our resident Atlantic grey seal population, estimated at about 5000 individuals in south west Wales, are joined by some new recruits. Females will select secluded beaches and quiet cov
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Dolphin Brains

Sep 10, 2017
by Harriet Goodchild
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It is commonly known that dolphins are very intelligent animals. They have been shown to recognise themselves in a mirror meaning that they are a species that can display physical self-awareness. Recent studies also suggest that they are even able to produce personalised whistles that
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