A summary report from the fourth IWDG research expedition to Cape Verde is available to download. Cape Verde 2012 Expedition Report: Download Report (PDF 2.4MB) The lab works from tissue samples collected during last year's expedition are compete and analysis of the results are under-way. These findings will form part a PhD at Galway Mayo
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Following an extensive refit, the new IWDG cetacean research vessel Celtic Mist was launched this weekend at Kilrush Creek Marina. There is still considerable work to be done, with the masts and rigging to be inspected and replaced where neccessary and painting, sanding, varnishing and more painting to be completed. Internally there is still plumbing,
Following an extensive refit, the new IWDG cetacean research vessel Celtic Mist was launched this weekend at Kilrush Creek Marina. There is still considerable work to be done, with the masts and rigging to be inspected and replaced where neccessary and painting, sanding, varnishing and more painting to be completed. Internally there is still plumbing,
Report II, 26/06/12 There are still a few spaces left on our July 20-22nd Whale Watching weekend course on Cape Clear Island, West Cork. This is the 2nd in our summer series of popular Cape courses and with plenty of common dolphin and minke whale activity in the area, it holds out the promise of
Update 13 July Unfortunately the much anticipated mid-summer cruise in the Shannon Estuary being offered by Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt, as a fundraiser for the IWDG, has been cancelled for this year.We wil try again next year. Many thanks to Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt for the kind offer and a pity about the weather … Mid-summer Nights Cruise on
Update 13 July Unfortunately the much anticipated mid-summer cruise in the Shannon Estuary being offered by Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt, as a fundraiser for the IWDG, has been cancelled for this year.We wil try again next year. Many thanks to Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt for the kind offer and a pity about the weather … Mid-summer Nights Cruise on
Report II, 26/06/12 There are still a few spaces left on our July 20-22nd Whale Watching weekend course on Cape Clear Island, West Cork. This is the 2nd in our summer series of popular Cape courses and with plenty of common dolphin and minke whale activity in the area, it holds out the promise of
IWDG received, validated and processed 143 sightings in June 2012, comprising 10 species (including basking shark). Of these 88% were confirmed to species level, while the remainder (12%) were allocated to a generic category. It is important that this process occurs in order to “protect” the data that we can stand over. But it’s rewarding
IWDG received, validated and processed 143 sightings in June 2012, comprising 10 species (including basking shark). Of these 88% were confirmed to species level, while the remainder (12%) were allocated to a generic category. It is important that this process occurs in order to “protect” the data that we can stand over. But it’s rewarding
An exhibition charting the cetacean activity of the Dingle peninsula has its official opening on Monday 18th June. Set within the Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, Ballyferriter, Kerry, this exhibition highlights the diversity of species that can be seen off the headlands locally. From porpoise to fin whale and everything in between, there are profiles of the