Whale Tales 2025 – Shared Stories from the Sea Hosted by the Irish Whale and Dolphin GroupNovember 7–9 | Belfast We’re delighted to announce that Whale Tales 2025 is heading to Belfast this November! This much-loved event brings together IWDG members and anyone interested in whales, dolphins, and porpoises around Ireland for a weekend of
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Ship strike is considered one of the biggest threats to large whales worldwide. Many approaches are being taken to reduce this significant impact including separation zones, speed reduction and real-time alerts on whale presence. A current EU Funded project OCEAN has attempted to integrate a number of information sources on the presence of whales and
Whale Watch Ireland 2025, Saturday 17th May @ 17:00 On Saturday 17th May, IWDG in association with Inis, invite you to Whale Watch Ireland 2025 between 5:00-7:00 PM. This annual event, now in its 23rd year, comprises free and guided whale watches at local headlands and vantage points, as part of All-Ireland whale watch day. This
Introduction Looking for a weekend with a difference? Why not join the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) www.iwdg.ie, Ireland’s leading marine conservation NGO, on a weekend whale-watching course in West Cork during summer 2025. In taking part, you will also be actively supporting whale and dolphin conservation and research in Ireland. Our 2025 residential
Join us for an exciting series of events during Science Week 2024, featuring webinars, hands-on activities, and in-person talks focused on marine research and cetacean conservation! ‘Be a Marine Biologist for a Day’ Open Days: Sunday, November 10th | 11am – 3pm Saturday, November 16th | 11am – 3pm Sunday, November 17th | 11am –
Áine Purcell-Milton will be joining us all the way from the beautiful Scottish shores to share with us their community-led journey with the goal to protect and restore sea life and sustainable livelihoods around Arran and the Clyde. It was this mission that led to the creation in 1995 of the co-founded the Community of
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED. Join us for an evening of discussion and conversation about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters. FairSeas and the IWDG are hosting a special evening in Dingle Marina onboard Celtic Mist on the 13th of September to
Join us for an evening of discussion and conversation about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters. FairSeas and the IWDG are hosting a special evening in Bantry on the 30th of August to get together and discuss the importance of effective MPA network implementation. Seafarers, local communities and fishermen ???????????????? ???????? central to new
In celebration of this year’s National Heritage Week, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) invites young ocean enthusiasts to experience the life of a marine biologist for a day. This unique event is designed for children aged 8-12 and will take place at the IWDG’s headquarters in the picturesque town of Kilrush, Co. Clare.