21 November 2014 New updated 3rd edition of the popular IWDG A Guide to the Identification of the Whales and Dolphin of Ireland is now available. The new edition has revised text and maps and some new images. The third edition is now available (published November 2014). This edition has been updated to include new
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21 November 2014 New updated 3rd edition of the popular IWDG A Guide to the Identification of the Whales and Dolphin of Ireland is now available. The new edition has revised text and maps and some new images. The third edition is now available (published November 2014). This edition has been updated to include new
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
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
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