Report IV. 09/09/08 Fin whales were observed offshore in the southwest region during a research cruise aboard the R.V. Celtic Voyager. The cruise which was funded by the Marine Institute, aimed to investigate the use of macroalgal rafts, gelatinous zooplankton and megafauna, as indicators of ocean fronts and different water masses. There were 17 sightings
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For all their talk about how whales are, Norway’s whaling fleet will end its whaling season with only about 50% of its quota. Wildlife Extra
For all their talk about how whales are, Norway’s whaling fleet will end its whaling season with only about 50% of its quota. Wildlife Extra
A Greenpeace investigation has revealed that around 85 tonnes of whale meat, sent to Japan in late May 2008 from Iceland and Norway, may have to be discarded as the Japanese government has not yet received an application for import.
A Sowerby’s beaked whale and a Risso’s dolphin calf have washed up in the Scilly Isles. Initial signs indicate that the Risso’s calf may have been victim of a bottlenose dolphin attack.
IWDG have just delivered their 3rd and final summer weekend course on Cape Clear Island.
Fin whales are rare and elusive animals but one of the best places to observe them is in the Pelagos Sanctuary. Wildlife Extra
A US federal plan to help restore the endangered North Atlantic right whale population in waters along the East Coast took a step forward yesterday. <
IWDG are delighted that Whale Watch Ireland 2008 helped kick-start the 1st day of Heritage Week, which runs from 24th-31st August. For further details on how you can take part in learning more about Ireland’s wealth of natural, built and cultural heritage visit www.heritageweek.ie Summary of Whale Watch Ireland 2008 Results No’s people Attending:
Some large whale species, including the humpback, are now less threatened with extinction, according to the cetacean update of the 2008 IUCN Red List. Most small coastal and freshwater cetaceans, however, are moving closer to extinction.