Claudia Afeltra

A whale of an appetite

Feb 09, 2021

by Claudia Afeltra

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Spotting cetaceans in the wild is thrilling. Because the majority of sightings in the U.K are seen along beaches or aboard sea vessels, a quick peak of a dorsal fin is often the only evidence that there are cetaceans in the area. On occasion, however, some fortunate Sea Watchers witne

Drones – The Future of Cetacean Study or a Harmful Nuisance?

Feb 07, 2021

by Claudia Afeltra

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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 brea

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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beluga whale, cetaceans, homeotherms, humpback whale, humpback whales, humpbacks, right whale, winter

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

Welcome to our new Regional Coordinator for Northern Ireland – Patricia Magee

Jan 22, 2021

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boat encounters, land-based observations, land-watches, Northern Ireland, regional coordinating, regional coordinators, sightings network, volunteering

We would like to welcome a new recruit to the Sea Watch team, Patricia Magee, who has recently been appointed as Sea Watch Regional Coordinator for Northern Ireland! Hello! My name is Patricia, or most would know me as Trish and I have the pleasure in having just been appointed as the

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A whale of an appetite

Drones – The Future of Cetacean Study or a Harmful Nuisance?

Humpback whales off the Northumberland coast!

Whales in winter

Welcome to our new Regional Coordinator for Northern Ireland – Patricia Magee

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