On Sunday 12th September 1,428 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were driven to their death by Faroese whale hunters in what is thought to be the largest hunt in the island's history.
CalMac passengers have been experiencing some great encounters with wildlife this month, from puffins to minke whales, and our luck with the weather has continued into August with only the odd day of rain and wind, very unusual for Scotland!
ORCA Marine Mammal Surveyors recorded 123 cetaceans as they sailed along the south coast of the UK on the ‘Coastal Landscapes of the West’ cruise on board the Saga Spirit of Discovery.
ORCA’s vision is to see the oceans alive with whales and dolphins and this World Oceans Day we’re excited to tell you about the launch of a brand new citizen science programme – ORCA OceanWatchers.
Here at ORCA we love to see our volunteer Marine Mammal Surveyors becoming friends and keeping in touch after meeting on surveys and cruises, so were thrilled when we heard that Charlotte and Terry were getting married after meeting on an ORCA trip! Read on to find out their story.
We love to inspire the next generation about the wonderful world of whales and dolphins and think it’s important to teach them about the threats which these animals face every day in our oceans.
Following their exit from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in 2019, Japan continues whaling within its own coastal waters and Exclusive Economic Zone.
World Oceans Day is celebrated on the 8th June each year, and this year, ORCA were excited to work with the Barclays Code Playground team to raise awareness of the conservation of whales, dolphins and porpoises.
