The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) regrets the proposal to close the Exploris Aquarium in County Down. While acknowledging the difficult economic times all local authorities and governments face, marine awareness and education is essential if we are to understand and manage our marine resources. The IWDG is a registered charity covering the entire Isle
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The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) regrets the proposal to close the Exploris Aquarium in County Down. While acknowledging the difficult economic times all local authorities and governments face, marine awareness and education is essential if we are to understand and manage our marine resources. The IWDG is a registered charity covering the entire Isle
Míolta Móra ag druidim i dtreo an chósta de réir a chéile Dé Luain, 16 Meán Fómhair 2013 00:00 Ag an am seo den bhliain ní hiontas ar bith é, is dóigh, do bhaill an IWDG agus do lucht faire díograiseach na míolta móra go bhfuil méadú suntasach tagtha ar amhairc ar na míolta móra
Míolta Móra ag druidim i dtreo an chósta de réir a chéile Dé Luain, 16 Meán Fómhair 2013 00:00 Ag an am seo den bhliain ní hiontas ar bith é, is dóigh, do bhaill an IWDG agus do lucht faire díograiseach na míolta móra go bhfuil méadú suntasach tagtha ar amhairc ar na míolta móra
Photo ID provides important clues to Irish humpback whale life-cycle…Update. Report 11, 16th Sept. 2013 A highly rewarding research trip west of the Blaskets produced a tally of six humpback whales from the rib Míol Mór on 14 September 2013. This large aggregation represents a quarter of the Irish humpback catalogue in the area. Photo
Photo ID provides important clues to Irish humpback whale life-cycle…Update. Report 11, 16th Sept. 2013 A highly rewarding research trip west of the Blaskets produced a tally of six humpback whales from the rib Míol Mór on 14 September 2013. This large aggregation represents a quarter of the Irish humpback catalogue in the area. Photo
At this time of year it probably comes as little surprise to IWDG members and whale enthusiasts alike that in recent weeks there has been a significant increase in sightings of large whales, most of whom can be confirmed as fin whales Balaenoptera physalus. The slow trickle of sightings in July from West Kerry, built
At this time of year it probably comes as little surprise to IWDG members and whale enthusiasts alike that in recent weeks there has been a significant increase in sightings of large whales, most of whom can be confirmed as fin whales Balaenoptera physalus. The slow trickle of sightings in July from West Kerry, built
In July 2006 a young 10m long sei whale Balaenoptera borealis swam into Larne Lough where it was eventually euthanized after a number of attempts to encourage it out to sea again. This was particularly unusual as it was the first confirmed stranding of this species on the coast of Ireland in almost 100 years with two
In July 2006 a young 10m long sei whale Balaenoptera borealis swam into Larne Lough where it was eventually euthanized after a number of attempts to encourage it out to sea again. This was particularly unusual as it was the first confirmed stranding of this species on the coast of Ireland in almost 100 years with two