Join us for National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2012!
Events running all around the UK on 27th-29th July
Members of the public are invited to take part in dolphin, whale and porpoise surveys around the UK as part of the 11th National Whale and Dolphin Watch. The data collected during the event will help in developing a snapshot of the distribution of dolphins, whales and porpoises around the UK. This is an opportunity for everyone to become involved in the research which goes into understanding and protecting these magnificent creatures.
There have been 222 sightings reported so far over the week.
These species of whales, dolphins and porpoises have been seen in UK waters during the National Whales and Dolphin Watch. Please choose an area….
- Shetland
- Orkney and North Scotland
- North East Scotland
- East and South East Scotland
- North East England
- Eastern England
- Southern England
- South West England
- Channel Islands
- Wales
- North West England
- Isle of Man
- South West Scotland and Inner Hebrides
- North West Scotland and Outer Hebrides
- Northern Ireland
Shetland | ||
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Sightings not yet received |
Southern England | ||
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Harbour porpoise (x3) | 27 Jul | Dungeness, Kent by Jon Bramley. |
Channel Islands | ||
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Bottlenose dolphin (x3) | 28 Jul 06:45 | Le Hurel, Grouville Bay, Jersey by Bertram Bree. |
Bottlenose dolphin (x20) | 28 Jul 11:15 | Le Hurel, Grouville Bay, Jersey by Betram Bree. |
North West England | ||
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Sightings not yet received |
Northern Ireland | ||
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Sightings not yet received |
How to take part?
- Join an organised land-watch or a boat-based watch
Click here to find out about watches in your area
Click here to access our list of recommended boat operators
- Set up your own watch. No need to be an expert, just download some forms and choose a watch site near you. Danielle, SWF sightings officer can talk you through the data collection procedure and help you prepare for your watch 01545 561227 or sightings@seawatchfoundation.org.uk
- If you are out and about, at sea or by the coast sailing, fishing, diving, hiking or just walking your dog don’t forget to keep a look out and send us your sightings, by post, email, or telephone as soon as possible, so that we can update our website list of sightings immediately.
Click here to access the online sightings form
How to report your sightings?
Click here to find out how to report your sightings.
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