Recent Sightings
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EVENT DATE 02/02/2023 16:45 |
SPECIES TYPE common dolphin |
NO. ANIMALS 5 |
| LOCATION: Cappa, Nr. Kilrush - Co. Clare | ||
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EVENT DATE 02/02/2023 13:43 |
SPECIES TYPE whale species |
NO. ANIMALS 1 |
| LOCATION: Kilmichael Point - Co. Wexford | ||
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EVENT DATE 01/02/2023 14:35 |
SPECIES TYPE common dolphin |
NO. ANIMALS 4 |
| LOCATION: Shannon Estuary Inner - Co. Clare | ||
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EVENT DATE 31/01/2023 15:45 |
SPECIES TYPE fin whale |
NO. ANIMALS 1 |
| LOCATION: Helvic Head - Co. Waterford | ||
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EVENT DATE 31/01/2023 15:15 |
SPECIES TYPE common dolphin |
NO. ANIMALS 13 |
| LOCATION: Shannon Estuary Inner - Co. Clare | ||
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EVENT DATE 30/01/2023 15:31 |
SPECIES TYPE fin whale |
NO. ANIMALS 4 |
| LOCATION: Mine Head - Co. Waterford | ||
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EVENT DATE 30/01/2023 11:30 |
SPECIES TYPE common dolphin |
NO. ANIMALS 20 |
| LOCATION: Toe Head - Co. Cork | ||
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EVENT DATE 29/01/2023 12:00 |
SPECIES TYPE common dolphin |
NO. ANIMALS 8 |
| LOCATION: Greystones - Co. Wicklow | ||
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EVENT DATE 29/01/2023 11:00 |
SPECIES TYPE common dolphin |
NO. ANIMALS 1 |
| LOCATION: River Bride, Tributory of River Blackwater - Co. Waterford | ||
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EVENT DATE 29/01/2023 10:30 |
SPECIES TYPE harbour porpoise |
NO. ANIMALS 4 |
| LOCATION: Bray Head - Co. Wicklow | ||
Recent Strandings
EVENT DATE
30/01/2023
SPECIES TYPE
common dolphin
LOCATION: Gortnakilla - Co. Cork
EVENT DATE
22/01/2023
SPECIES TYPE
striped dolphin
LOCATION: Tarmon Beach, Belmullet - Co. Mayo
EVENT DATE
22/01/2023
SPECIES TYPE
common or striped dolphin
LOCATION: Leagaun - Co. Galway
EVENT DATE
22/01/2023
SPECIES TYPE
common dolphin
LOCATION: Whiting Bay, Ardmore - Co. Waterford
EVENT DATE
21/01/2023
SPECIES TYPE
sperm whale
LOCATION: Arainn Mhor Island - Co. Donegal
EVENT DATE
21/01/2023
SPECIES TYPE
harbour porpoise
LOCATION: Loughros More Bay - Co. Donegal
EVENT DATE
18/01/2023
SPECIES TYPE
common dolphin
LOCATION: Clahane - Co. Kerry
EVENT DATE
18/01/2023
SPECIES TYPE
common dolphin
LOCATION: Clahane - Co. Kerry
EVENT DATE
17/01/2023
SPECIES TYPE
common dolphin
LOCATION: Baile na Gaul - Co. Waterford
EVENT DATE
17/01/2023
SPECIES TYPE
common dolphin
LOCATION: Inch, Dingle Bay - Co. Kerry
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Greater Skellig Coast Hope Spot and it’s Whales
Greater Skellig Coast deemed critical to the health of the ocean by global organisation
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MISSION BLUE ANNOUNCES IRELAND’S FIRST ‘HOPE SPOT’
Greater Skellig Coast deemed critical to the health of the ocean by global organisation
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The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage is scrutinising the General Scheme for Ireland's proposed MPA legislation for the future of Ireland's seas and marine biodiversity.![]()
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To achieve all the benefits MPAs have for nature and society, strong legislation is essential. Find the Fair Seas White Paper's MPA Legislation Wish List at fairseas.ie/2022/12/13/mpa-legislation-wishlist/.![]()
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The New Greater Skellig Hope Spot is an important area for cetaceans ( whales, dolphins, and porpoises).![]()
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A detailed analysis of over 100 datasets from 2005-2021 revealed that at least 14 different species of cetaceans were recorded within the proposed Greater Skellig Coast hope spot based on an analysis of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group sightings database. ![]()
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The site is home to the highest number of minke whales within the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone. Additionally, the Greater Skellig Coast is an important habitat for several dolphin species, including the robust, powerful, yet agile bottlenose dolphin.![]()
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Check out the full article written by IWDG's Education & Outreach Officer, Sibeal Regan at iwdg.ie/the-greater-skellig-coast-hope-spot/ for more information.![]()
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