GMIT in collaboration with the Shannon Dolphin and Wildlife Foundation have recently advertised a MSc on “Acoustic techniques for the conservation management of inshore dolphin populations”. We propose to carry out research to provide essential information for the conservation management of bottlenose dolphins in the Shannon estuary, which contains a resident population supporting an eco-tourism
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A common dolphin live stranded on Old Head beach near Louisburgh this morning. It was attended by Eoin McGreal of the National Parks and Wildlife Serrvice, Brian Moran and Mike O’Sullivan of the Irish Coastguard Westport unit and Crossmolina vet Siobhan O Malley. Efforts to refloat the dolphin did not suceed due to its weakened
A seabird & cetacean pelagic off Tory Isl waters, produces a nice surprise….
Report VII: 16th Aug Another 4-5 fin whales observed this afternoon this time further west of Galley than in previous days, in the area c5 miles south of Glandore. “Scar” once again seen among them. . Report VI: 15th Aug Colin Barnes has just reported a minimum of four Fin whales, comprising two groups of
IWDG wish to extend a huge thanks you to all watch leaders, volunteers and of course Inis Cologne & Failte Ireland for sponsoring and supporting this years event. Summary below.
Update II 3/08/07 A report from John Crowley suggests that this humpback whale, “Boomerang” has moved west towards the Tramore area. On on 1st August it was observed at 16:30 between the Metal man and Brownstown Head. Alarmingly, there is some evidence that the whale has been getting some “rough treatment” by small craft owners.
New mitigation measures to protect marine mammals during acoustic seafloor surveys in Irish waters came into force last week. These measures “Code of Practice for the protection of marine mammals during acoustic seafloor surveys within Irish waters” were developed through extensive consultation with interested parties including the IWDG, CMRC, Petroleum Affairs Division and the industry.
The Shannon dolphin photo-identification catalogue has been updated with new and recent images of 200 individual dolphins.
The 101 Maritime Squadron have forwarded more sightings of several offshore species, this time from Northwest waters.
After a relatively quiet few weeks on the strandings front, there have been three separate live- strandings in counties Donegal & Derry.