Celebrating the marine wildlife of West Clare through imagery and words Last year, the marine wildlife off West Clare was truly spectacular. Humpback and Fin whales, courting Basking Sharks and of course our resident Shannon Dolphins. Clare IWDG Local Group invites you to join us for an evening celebrating these amazing local sightings. The program
About this event The course will include decision making on what is, the most appropriate response, first aid to stabilize the animal and re-floating techniques. Practical session on the beach with whale pontoon and life sized whale and dolphin models. IWDG accredited course open to all. Cost 30 euro for members 50 euro for non-members.
Whale Tales weekend in Sligo Friday March 4th: Cabo Verde film premiere Saturday March 5th: Whale Tales 2021/2022 Whale Tales is the annual meeting of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, where members and people interested in whales, dolphins and porpoises in Ireland are invited to join us in our shared appreciation and admiration of
Saturday, November 27th, 2021, 16:15 Due to the current COVID situation we will be holding our AGM online via Zoom. This meeting is open to all current IWDG members and a zoom link will be sent out by email/Ezine closer to the date. A full round up of 2021 activities will be given as planned
Tá cuireadh á thabhairt duit chuig seoladh Leabhar Blonaige na hÉireann a bheidh ar siúl Dé hAoine 12 Samhain ag 6 p.m sa Galway Atlantaquaria i mBóthar na Trá i nGaillimh. Beidh an leabhar á sheoladh ag Eoin Warner, an té a chuir an tsraith teilifíse Éire Fhiáin agus Cúla4 Ar Scoil – An Dúlra
When: Thursday, December 9th, 2021 @ 20:00 An exclusive 24-hour opportunity to watch the paus premiere of ‘Cabo Verde Island Jewel’ by Canola Pictures production. Book your ticket HERE. 20:00 – 21:00 Cabo Verde – Island Jewel In September 2019, a group of marine scientists travelled to the Cabo Verde, West Africa. They had
About this event The course will include decision making on what is, the most appropriate response, first aid to stabilize the animal and re-floating techniques. Practical session on the beach with whale pontoon and life sized whale and dolphin models. IWDG accredited course open to all. Cost is 30 euro for members or 50 euro
About this event Learn about marine mammal biodiversity in Irish waters and how to identify the most frequently seen coastal species in an engaging virtual workshop hosted by the IWDG with thanks to the Irish Environmental Network. This workshop is suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds. No prior knowledge of cetaceans is required
About this event This year for National Biodiversity Week, the IWDG is hosting a virtual workshop for young ocean heroes thanks to the Irish Environmental Network. Based on IWDG’s new educational resource, ‘Ireland’s Blubber Book; Flukes Junior Vol. 1’, the workshop will engage young people on the marine mammal biodiversity found in Irish waters and
The Dublin Bay Biosphere – in partnership with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group – invites you to a very special webinar which looks to explore the current knowledge and ecology of marine mammals from seals, to porpoises, dolphins and whales in Dublin Bay and adjacent waters. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO