Report update: 18/11/2014 Just a wee update on this local minke whale activity off Northwest Donegal and the activity reported initially on below shows no sign of abating. On 15th Nov. Gareth observed two minkes, but the following day his best estimate was 7-8 minkes, and yesterday 17th there were 3 animals. All the local
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The IWDG will host its AGM in the Best Western Plus Academy Plaza Hotel off O’Connell Street in Dublin on Saturday 8 November starting at 14:00. This is an opportunity to learn more about the work of the IWDG and get involved in its work. This has been another busy and productive year but still the
The IWDG will host its AGM in the Best Western Plus Academy Plaza Hotel off O’Connell Street in Dublin on Saturday 8 November starting at 14:00. This is an opportunity to learn more about the work of the IWDG and get involved in its work. This has been another busy and productive year but still the
IWDG Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) William Hunt gives an account of a big whale day on the RV Celtic Explorer along the East Cork/West Waterford coast on Wed 22nd October, during which he has a memorable encounter with a humpback whale that needs no introduction to IWDG members….. "Wednesday, the 22nd October finally brought
IWDG Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) William Hunt gives an account of a big whale day on the RV Celtic Explorer along the East Cork/West Waterford coast on Wed 22nd October, during which he has a memorable encounter with a humpback whale that needs no introduction to IWDG members….. "Wednesday, the 22nd October finally brought
European Commission is asking the United Kingdom to designate protected areas for harbour porpoise, a marine mammal regularly found in UK waters. The EU legislation on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive) requires Member States to propose a list of protection sites for a number of species that
European Commission is asking the United Kingdom to designate protected areas for harbour porpoise, a marine mammal regularly found in UK waters. The EU legislation on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (Habitats Directive) requires Member States to propose a list of protection sites for a number of species that
The Clean Coasts’ Love Your Coast Photography Awards were held on Fri 10th October in the Waterways Ireland Visitors Centre, Docklands in Dublin. As well as a beautiful exhibition inside, the photos were also projected outdoors onto Boland Mills illustrating the beauty of our fantastic coastline in the middle of the capital city of Ireland!
The Clean Coasts’ Love Your Coast Photography Awards were held on Fri 10th October in the Waterways Ireland Visitors Centre, Docklands in Dublin. As well as a beautiful exhibition inside, the photos were also projected outdoors onto Boland Mills illustrating the beauty of our fantastic coastline in the middle of the capital city of Ireland!
The IWDG are aware of recent reports of single dolphins interacting aggressively with swimmers and bathers along the Irish coast. We have not rushed to comment on individual reports due to the complexity of each incident, the limited information available and the practicality of any proposed solution. We have instead, continued to urge the public