10 January 2013 RV Celtic Mist has arrived safely in County Wexford from Kilrush, County Clare. The crew onboard Celtic Mist were greeted with pods of Bottlenose Dolphins leaving the Shannon Estuary, Common Dolphins were bow riding the vessel for several hours of the journey along the South coast, followed by sightings of 2
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Now that most, if not all, stranding records for 2012 have been received and validated by the IWDG Cetacean Stranding Scheme, we can see that last years total number of records received has reached a new record high. In total, 175 individual stranding records were received for the year involving 177 animals. Previously, 2011 had
Now that most, if not all, stranding records for 2012 have been received and validated by the IWDG Cetacean Stranding Scheme, we can see that last years total number of records received has reached a new record high. In total, 175 individual stranding records were received for the year involving 177 animals. Previously, 2011 had
Report VI update: 19 Dec 2012 This update really draws a line under the recent large whale activity in West Cork that was enjoyed by so many whale watchers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The activity which lasted some six weeks, commenced in late October with sightings of fin whales in inshore local waters. In early November the arrival of humpback
Report VI update: 19 Dec 2012 This update really draws a line under the recent large whale activity in West Cork that was enjoyed by so many whale watchers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The activity which lasted some six weeks, commenced in late October with sightings of fin whales in inshore local waters. In early November the arrival of humpback
The IWDG welcomes the announcement by Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, of his intention to designate two new marine sites as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoise. This is a very important announcement and one the IWDG have been lobbying for a number of years.
The IWDG welcomes the announcement by Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, of his intention to designate two new marine sites as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoise. This is a very important announcement and one the IWDG have been lobbying for a number of years.
The IWDG welcomes the announcement by Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, of his intention to designate two new marine sites as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoise. This is a very important announcement and one the IWDG have been lobbying for a number of years.
The IWDG are pleased to announce the appointment of two new officers to their ranks. These cover the recently advertised Science and Welfare Officer positions with the group. This appointment compliments the recruitment of Conservation, Northern Ireland and Irish Language Officers. The Science Officer will be responsible for managing the IWDG research and identifying priorities and
The IWDG are pleased to announce the appointment of two new officers to their ranks. These cover the recently advertised Science and Welfare Officer positions with the group. This appointment compliments the recruitment of Conservation, Northern Ireland and Irish Language Officers. The Science Officer will be responsible for managing the IWDG research and identifying priorities and