The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) is thrilled to announce that we have been successful in securing funding under the Science Week Discover Programme from Research Ireland (formerly Science Foundation Ireland). As part of Science Week in November 2024, IWDG will host two exciting events: Be a Marine Biologist for a Day – Open
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We wish to recruit a full-time IWDG Science Officer to contribute to the continued growth of the IWDG and deliver on its Strategic Plan. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is Ireland’s premier eNGO working in the marine environment. Established in 1990, the IWDG has built a credible reputation for effective advocacy for cetaceans (whales,
A Journey of Nature, Friendship, and Discovery Crew : skipper Pat, first mate Lucia, biologists Hélène and Izabella, Angie, Anne, Donal and Nicky Some adventures leave an indelible mark on your soul, and this week aboard the Celtic Mist was undeniably one of them. With a crew united by a shared love for wildlife and camaraderie, we embarked
When we go silent on humpback whales, it’s usually not what you’re thinking. So rather than there being few sightings, we are far more likely to be busy, either on the water gathering the evidence, or in my case frustratingly staring at the screen trying to put some order on who is seeing what, where
Leg 12: Dingle to Bantry by Addie Kane After over a week of the Celtic Most being unable to leave Dingle Marina, the crew arriving for Leg 12 were hoping to see a change. Most of the crew arrived on a windy Saturday to the boat. The crew consisted of myself (Addie), Eliza, Julia, Jane,
A Week Aboard the Celtic Mist: Wildlife, Waves, and Winds Crew: skipper Mick, first mate Paul, biologists Hélène & Maeve, Antoin, Brian, Karen & Maureen Sailing the Irish coast aboard the Celtic Mist promises breathtaking encounters with wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and the ever-changing moods of the Atlantic. What began as a week of hopeful navigation and
Kilrush to Dingle With unfavourable survey conditions throughout the week, the crew; Skipper Kevin, first mate Tony, marine biologists Jo and Aisling, and crew members Jack, Caitlyn, Sarah and Catherine, thoroughly made the most out of the week. We covered a lot of the Dingle Bay area, getting lots of experience in marine mammal surveys
Electric Picnic Blog This weekend the Irish whale and dolphin group found itself stranded inland at the Electric Picnic, hoping to spread awareness and have just a bit of fun. Together with other NGO’s we set up in the Global Green to welcome festival goers with leaflets and maps but also whale Jenga and our
Report update, August 20th, 2024 A month after the initial sighting a message was posted on the IWDG Facebook page from a Liam McKay, a US visitor from Massachusetts, telling us that on August 13th he watched a whale from the shore in the bay between Lower Cruit Island and Arranmore, Co. Donegal, at a
Ship’s Log Day 1- Saturday, July 27th, 2024 The crew awoke slightly hungover from the evening revelries the night before, celebrating the successful completion of the first week on Celtic Mist. Three members of the crew decided to still attempt the local Fenit park run despite not functioning under the best circumstances- one member was