Report II: 4/06/10 Several IWDG members wen’t on a bit of a merry goose chase yesterday afternoon in a search for the Wicklow dolphins, but their efforts drew a blank on the waters between Kilcoole and Wicklow Head. But further sightings of six dolphin sp. by Ian Mannix between Bullock Harbour and the 40ft yesterday
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The Irish Basking Shark Study Group was established in December 2009. It was established to promote the conservation and scientific study of basking sharks in Irish waters by ensuring their protection, increasing awareness and improving our understanding of their ecology and habitat requirements. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group are key partners in the IBSSG
The Irish Basking Shark Study Group was established in December 2009. It was established to promote the conservation and scientific study of basking sharks in Irish waters by ensuring their protection, increasing awareness and improving our understanding of their ecology and habitat requirements. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group are key partners in the IBSSG
Survey Ended: OSS Oceanographic Survey Area: Irish Shelf. Agency: Marine Institute Ship: Celtic Explorer ______________________________________ 22 May 2010 We made an early arrival in Killybegs marking the end of this survey. 21 May 2010 Another foggy day but with flat calm seas. As we headed west of Arranmore sightings were plentiful during the day but
Survey Ended: OSS Oceanographic Survey Area: Irish Shelf. Agency: Marine Institute Ship: Celtic Explorer ______________________________________ 22 May 2010 We made an early arrival in Killybegs marking the end of this survey. 21 May 2010 Another foggy day but with flat calm seas. As we headed west of Arranmore sightings were plentiful during the day but
A photograph of a whale taken by IWDG in Cape Verde in 2006 has just been matched to Iceland. This whale, photographed by Simon Berrow on 3 March 2006 matches an image on the Husavik Whale Museum website taken on 19 June 2008. The match was made by Allied Whale who are the curators of
A photograph of a whale taken by IWDG in Cape Verde in 2006 has just been matched to Iceland. This whale, photographed by Simon Berrow on 3 March 2006 matches an image on the Husavik Whale Museum website taken on 19 June 2008. The match was made by Allied Whale who are the curators of
The IWDG have just processed our 15,000th validated sighting in Irish waters. Each of these records can be interrogated and mapped on www.iwdg.ie, depending on what level of detail you are looking for. Record #15,000 ironically came from our own Dave Wall who reported consecutive basking shark records from the Ballinskelligs area, Co. Kerry over
The IWDG have just processed our 15,000th validated sighting in Irish waters. Each of these records can be interrogated and mapped on www.iwdg.ie, depending on what level of detail you are looking for. Record #15,000 ironically came from our own Dave Wall who reported consecutive basking shark records from the Ballinskelligs area, Co. Kerry over
The Marine Month of Madness is a celebration of Galway’s maritime culture. There is a large programme of events and activities including a seminar series suitable for all ages. Talks will be given each Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm at the Galway Atlantiquaria for the month of May. The first talk will be presented by