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
Tralee and Brandon Bays in north Kerry are rich in marine biodiversity. Skates and rays, seagrass meadows, breeding seabirds and bottlenose dolphins are all found in abundance. The IWDG are collaborating with the the Irish Elasmobranch Group (IEG) to share their research and information towards building support for future MPA designation. There has been significant
A trip to Lisbon to board the RV Celtic Explorer for a dedicated cetacean research cruise is a unique opportunity to enhance our understanding of marine ecosystems. On the 20th of October, we set sail southwards towards the Strait of Gibraltar, equipped with advanced technologies, including the SEA.AI thermal imaging camera. This device will continuously
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and British Divers Marine Life Rescue are thrilled to share the news that they were awarded funds in 2023 by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to deliver a marine mammal emergency response project for Northern Ireland. The charities collaborated to submit a project proposal that has
Atlantic Whale Deal: Mitigating Ship Strikes and Enhancing Carbon Sequestration in the Atlantic The IWDG are partners in an EU Interreg Atlantic Area funded project which aims to mitigate against ship strikes and enhance carbon sequestration in the Atlantic. The project aims to address these shared challenges by delivering innovative solutions that protect whales
IWDG establish Fin Whale Photo-Identification Catalogue Remember fin whales? Yes, these are the large whales that really kick started the IWDG’s Whale Track, or the “Large whale Project” as it was known some 20 years ago. It’s so easy to forget with so much of the emphasis in recent times on humpbacks, that fin whales
The IWDG are delighted to be partners in a new EU Horizon 2020 funded project which aims to mitigate navigational accidents by supporting the navigators to do an even better job than they do presently. Such support does not only relate to an ‘on-the-spot’ enhancement of navigational awareness – including the presence of marine mammals
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group are delighted to be project partners in this new marine protected area campaign. Building a movement of ocean stewardship; Fair Seas seeks to protect, conserve and restore Ireland’s unique marine environment. Our ambition is to see Ireland become a world leader in marine protection, giving our species, habitats and
