National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2025

This year National Whale and Dolphin Watch is being held from 26th July to 3rd August. This 9-day, citizen science event is dedicated to studying and protecting cetaceans in UK waters.
Join us and register official watches, take part in public watches and events and keep up to date with recent sightings!
To find out more information please visit this page.
Orca Watch 2025!
Orca Watch 2025 is officially over! There were a total of 14 Orca sightings, and a total of 225 marine animal sightings throughout the week.
For more information on what we’ve be getting up to, head here!

Exciting updates to streamline UK sightings data are here! We’ve launched a centralised system, updated the sightings submission page, and introduced a new recent sightings map. Discover all the new features and what’s coming next in our full article.
Or head straight over to our newly updated recent sightings page or sightings form
