The IWDG are currently surveying for cetaceans onboard RV Celtic Explorer during the annual Marine Institute Blue Whiting survey. For the first time both visual surveys and concurrent PAM, with the new IWDG towed hydrophone, are being carried out. The team comprise Aleksandra Borawska on Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM), Inge van de Knaap as MMO,
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Following legal and public consultation, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) published the Conservation Plan for Cetaceans in Irish Waters in December 2009. This plan was in response to the European Court of Justices ruling that Ireland had failed to fulfil the requirements listed in the Habitats Directive regarding the protection of cetaceans in
Following legal and public consultation, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) published the Conservation Plan for Cetaceans in Irish Waters in December 2009. This plan was in response to the European Court of Justices ruling that Ireland had failed to fulfil the requirements listed in the Habitats Directive regarding the protection of cetaceans in
We are delighted to see the return to RTE tomorrow (March 24th) of this Irish wildlife series, which will show on RTE 1 every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm. During the series, presenter and wildlife film maker Colin Stafford- Johnson will showcase the best of Ireland's natural history and will explore the latest research and conservation
We are delighted to see the return to RTE tomorrow (March 24th) of this Irish wildlife series, which will show on RTE 1 every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm. During the series, presenter and wildlife film maker Colin Stafford- Johnson will showcase the best of Ireland's natural history and will explore the latest research and conservation
Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) are native to both British and Irish waters where they occur in deep waters, typically greater than 50 km offshore. They are protected by a range of national and EU legislation and International agreements. Over a 45 day period between 11 December 2014 and 30 January 2015, a total of
Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) are native to both British and Irish waters where they occur in deep waters, typically greater than 50 km offshore. They are protected by a range of national and EU legislation and International agreements. Over a 45 day period between 11 December 2014 and 30 January 2015, a total of
Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) are native to both British and Irish waters where they occur in deep waters, typically greater than 50 km offshore. They are protected by a range of national and EU legislation and International agreements. Over a 45 day period between 11 December 2014 and 30 January 2015, a total of
Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) are native to both British and Irish waters where they occur in deep waters, typically greater than 50 km offshore. They are protected by a range of national and EU legislation and International agreements. Over a 45 day period between 11 December 2014 and 30 January 2015, a total of
Many thanks to IWDG Member Jim Hurley for his excellent talk about the Saltees Islands wildlife last week. Tomorrow night Wednesday 18th February, IWDG's Celtic Mist Manager Deirdre Slevin will give a talk on the work of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and local sightings and strandings in the Wexford area. Next