Science Week with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG)

Join us for an exciting series of events during Science Week 2024, featuring webinars, hands-on activities, and in-person talks focused on marine research and cetacean conservation!

‘Be a Marine Biologist for a Day’ Open Days:

📅 Sunday, November 10th | 11am – 3pm
📅 Saturday, November 16th | 11am – 3pm
📅 Sunday, November 17th | 11am – 3pm
📍 Shannon Dolphin Centre, Kilrush

The Centre will be open from 11am to 3pm on each OPEN DAY and welcoming everyone to drop in—no booking necessary! Come along, explore marine artefacts, ask questions, and learn about the Shannon bottlenose dolphins and cetaceans in general.

‘Can We Speak Whale?’ Webinars:

📅 Monday, November 11th | 6pm – Citizen Science

📅 Tuesday, November 12th | 6pm – Research

📅 Wednesday, November 13th | 6pm – Photo ID

📅 Thursday, November 14th | 7pm – Acoustics

WEBINAR LINK: Can We Speak Whale?: Acoustics

Registration is not required. The link to each webinar session will be posted here and on social media the day of the webinar.

‘Can We Speak Whale?’ In-Person Event:

📅 Friday, November 15th | 7pm – 9pm
📍 Cultúrlann Sweeney, Kilkee – Talks, panels, and Q&A sessions with marine experts.

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