Jun 17, 2023 by Anna Gionis Same-sex socio-sexual behaviours (SSSB) in animals are interactions between members of the same sex which are ascribed to opposite sex courtship and mating behaviours without reproduction (Bailey & Zuk 2009). These include mounting, genital contact, courting and pair bonding (Bagemihl 1999 cited by Scharf & Martin 2013). There is […]
May 02, 2024 by Lauren Walthour Visitors aboard one of the Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips in New Quay while a dolphin surfaces. This is one of SeaWatch’s recommended boat trips since they follow the code of conduct. Imagine this – you’re swimming in a pool with the warm sun on your back, feeling entirely relaxed. […]
Dec 18, 2023 by Jenny Bond Cyflwyniad Prosiect newydd Sea Watch Foundation yw Er Llesiant ein Môr, wedi ei sefydlu ym mis Ebrill 2023 yn Ystad Bodorgan, De-Orllewin Ynys Môn. Mae ein lleoliad cyfleus ar Aber Malltraeth yn golygu ein fod wedi lleoli yn ein ardal ffocws, sydd yn rhoid mynediad cyfleus i’r pentir lleol […]
Oct 18, 2023 by Isabel Vizcaya Dolphins are distributed all across the world, inhabiting all the oceans and seas, except for the Caspian Sea and the Aral Sea (Dolphins-world.com, 2017). This distribution is driven by biotic and abiotic factors, they can be found living in places such as bays and estuaries, thriving in shallow and […]
Sep 22, 2023 by Merryn Smith Living near the sea can have many advantages as we can breathe in the sea air, be closer to nature and live more stress-free lives! A massive 70% of the largest cities in the world are located along the coastline, as they provide jobs, resources and recreational activities. However […]
Sep 04, 2023 by Harriet Goodchild Marine heatwaves are getting increasingly more frequent and lasting longer durations, increasing in frequency by 50% in the last 10 years (IUCN, 2021). They pose threats to all life on Earth. A marine heatwave is a short period of abnormally high temperatures caused by global warming, initiated by humans, […]
Aug 06, 2023 by Claudia Afeltra Day 6: National Whale and Dolphin Week is going strong, with new fascinating sightings everyday around the country. Yesterday’s watches began as early as 05:15 in the morning and concluded around 14:45 in the afternoon with numerous different sightings. The highlight of the day and the highlight of one […]
Aug 03, 2023 by Claudia Afeltra National Whale and Dolphin Watch week is going strong, with interesting sightings on our 5th day. In spite of the weather stopping some of our planned watches, 22 sightings were entered from around the UK, with Point Lynas in Anglesey being the main point of interest of the day […]
Aug 03, 2023 by Claudia Afeltra As expected Day Four of National Whale and Dolphin Watch was a great success! We had over 50 sightings submitted! In what seems to be an emerging pattern over 20 of those sightings were from Berry Head, Devon. Sightings started just after 6:00 in the morning at the headlands […]
Aug 03, 2023 by Claudia Afeltra The third day of NWDW Week was filled with fun watches and interesting observations! The day began before 6 in the morning, at Berry Head, Devon where the first pod of common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) (including two juveniles!) was spotted feeding. At the same spot, three harbour porpoises (Phocoena […]