Brush up on your cetacean stranding knowledge online during the IWDG cetacean stranding network workshop. About this Event Cetacean Stranding Network Virtual Workshop: * Please note this event is for IWDG members only* During the workshop, you will have an opportunity to connect with like-minded IWDG members also involved and or interested in the stranding
Glenua will host a collaborative presentation between Simon Berrow, of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) and filmmaker, Tony Whelan of Canola Pictures in aid of the RNLI. When: Thursday 18th March 2021 20:00 hrs -via zoom What to expect: Simon will explore 30 years of the IWDG and will introduce the rich community of
This is an “AsIAm entertainment event: “Whales and dolphins of Ireland” presentation being delivered to the Autism charity “As I Am” by IWDG Sightings Officer, Padraig Whooley. It will be about 40 minutes duration with time at the end for Questions and Answers. IWDG members welcome to attend. It will be pitched for a general
Thursday, January 28th, 2021 The IWDG are delighted to announce a new educational resource for young and aspiring marine biologists. Ireland’s Blubber Book; Flukes Junior Vol 1 is a comprehensive workbook on cetaceans found in Irish waters for primary school children aged between 9-12. Join us on The Irish Whale and Dolphin Facebook page where
Something for the New Year, join IWDG Sightings Officer, Pádraig Whooley and IWDG Northern Ireland Officer, Aman Muttu for this two hour online course on Wed. 13th January between 6 – 8:00PM This course is free to current IWDG members and as its tailored for recorders in Northern Ireland it may be of greatest interest
Save the date – Saturday, December 12th, 2020 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 these charismatic animals. This year, due to Covid-19 restrictions Whale
IWDG will be hosting an online webinar for new members or people wishing to gain more knowledge on species identification of whales, dolphins and, porpoises. The webinar will cover species you are likely to encounter in inshore Irish waters. Vagrant species or deep diving pelagic species such as beaked whales will not be included in
Every Friday, until May 8 Flukey Friday; IWDG virtual classroom Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Join Sibéal Regan, Simon Berrow, and other marine mammal experts every Friday at 11am on Facebook Live for the IWDG Flukey Friday. Send in your whale stories or questions live by commenting and interacting with Facebook live on the
One day course on welfare and first aid for live-stranded cetaceans. 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. Following this course, participants will be aware of