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
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.
Reconnect to our Maritime Heritage: Celebrating 50 years of Celtic Mist. Join us on Friday 23rd August in Bantry Bay Harbour from 6:00-8:30 pm to Celebrate 50 years of Celtic Mist as part of Heritage Week 2024. Come and explore IWDG’s research vessel Celtic Mist and learn all about the history of the vessel, as
Venue: Land-based Whale Watch Date: 17 August Time: 12pm – 2pm Location: Loop Head Lighthouse This project has been funded by The Heritage Council. Join us for a guided land-based watch at Loophead which provides IWDG researchers, whale enthusiasts and citizen scientists alike with a unique overview of whale and dolphin activity on the day.