There appears to be a huge shoal of sprat or sand eels off the Dublin coast from Lambay Island, south to Killiney Bay. From what I’ve seen and heard it stretches to about five miles east of the Kish Lighthouse. There are currently 1000’s of sea birds exploiting it, among them are Gannets, Manx Shearwaters
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A classic conservation dispute, fuelled by stark images and emotive arguments, may be challenged by the findings of a new study. New Scientist
The IWDG have just received a reliable report of a huge aggregation of c100 basking sharks that were observed this Sunday 16th May 2004 by an angling charter off the Old Head of Kinsale. All the sharks were east of the Old Head. Although such aggregations are rare, they have been documented in waters elsewhere
Just a quick note to let you know that this time last year, May 22nd to be exact Charlie Kavanagh of Sail Southeast was the 1st person to report a pod of Risso’s dolphins just outside Greystones Harbour and I’m sure you’ll recall that a group of upwards of 15 Risso’s were observed over the
Chinese whale stir fry? U.S.-style whale burgers? Italian whale with pasta? Whale with Mexican tortillas? Full Story
Environmentalists started the 2004 whale hunting season by criticizing a Norwegian trial system that replaces inspectors on ships with computerized sensors. <
A sperm whale calf which live-stranded on Spanish Point, Co. Clare on 4th May was found dead in Quilty on the following afternoon. Yesterday a call was received by Tomsie O’ Sullivan of Lahinch Coastguard and relayed by Ciaran Meehan to Dr. Simon Berrow of the IWDG at around 6pm that the whale was very
Two ISCOPE training courses have been organised for County Mayo: one in UISCE in Ellybay on the Mullet penninsula and one at the Westport Leisure Park. Both courses will be delivered by Simon Berrow. Contact the people below for more details. May 21st ISCOPE, Cetacean Workshop. Loc: UISCE in Ellybay, Co. Mayo. Evening (7-10pm), recording
Killer whales living off the west coast of the US are extending the length of their calls to each other to be heard above the din of heavy boat traffic. Full Story
Twenty years ago, a typical wedding in Seychelles was not complete without the traditional slaughter of a marine turtle to mark the festivities. Full Stor