IWDG confirm two records of a pair of killer whales within an eight day interval, close to Barry’s Head, Newfoundland Bay, c4 miles east of Kinsale, Co. Cork on both 5th and 13th March 2012. The 1st sighting report was made by John Murphy and Richard Cussen on 5th March and was accompanied by strong
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IWDG confirm two records of a pair of killer whales within an eight day interval, close to Barry’s Head, Newfoundland Bay, c4 miles east of Kinsale, Co. Cork on both 5th and 13th March 2012. The 1st sighting report was made by John Murphy and Richard Cussen on 5th March and was accompanied by strong
The number of cetaceans stranded on the Irish coast during 2012 remain unprecedented compared to previous years. In 2011, 162 strandings were recorded by the IWDG Cetacean Stranding Scheme which included 11 live strandings and 151 dead animals in various stages of decomposition. Numbers vary each year but this is around 25 – 30 strandings
The number of cetaceans stranded on the Irish coast during 2012 remain unprecedented compared to previous years. In 2011, 162 strandings were recorded by the IWDG Cetacean Stranding Scheme which included 11 live strandings and 151 dead animals in various stages of decomposition. Numbers vary each year but this is around 25 – 30 strandings
06 March The third Cetaceans on the Frontier cruise has concluded where it began in Cork City. The Celtic Explorer was escorted into the mouth of Cork Harbour by 4 of the resident bottlenose dolphins, right on cue in their usual haunt about 1km south of Roche’s Point. For some preliminary results and a summary
06 March The third Cetaceans on the Frontier cruise has concluded where it began in Cork City. The Celtic Explorer was escorted into the mouth of Cork Harbour by 4 of the resident bottlenose dolphins, right on cue in their usual haunt about 1km south of Roche’s Point. For some preliminary results and a summary
IWDG are delighted to confirm receipt of generous core funding support to the value of Stg £2,000 from Scottish based BCF Technology Ltd. Appropriately, the official presentation took place in Kilbrittain, West Cork, at the site of local fin whale skeleton on 2nd March, where BCF’s Irish Sales Manager, Niamh Naughton formally handed over a
IWDG are delighted to confirm receipt of generous core funding support to the value of Stg £2,000 from Scottish based BCF Technology Ltd. Appropriately, the official presentation took place in Kilbrittain, West Cork, at the site of local fin whale skeleton on 2nd March, where BCF’s Irish Sales Manager, Niamh Naughton formally handed over a
In October 2010, myself and Alessandro Pierini visited a stranded 5.12m female killer whale in Doohooma, Co. Mayo to take some samples. The whale had been reported to IWDG several days prior by James Kilroy (National Parks and Wildlife Service). While opening the carcase to access the stomachs, we found that the whale had been
In October 2010, myself and Alessandro Pierini visited a stranded 5.12m female killer whale in Doohooma, Co. Mayo to take some samples. The whale had been reported to IWDG several days prior by James Kilroy (National Parks and Wildlife Service). While opening the carcase to access the stomachs, we found that the whale had been