Survey & Sightings News

Mar24

Cruise Conservationists to join Fred.Olsen scenic summer sailings

We’re excited to announce that ORCA Cruise Conservationists will be joining Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for their inaugural ‘no port’ scenic sailings this summer.

Feb10

Gervais beaked whale sighting confirmed in ORCA first

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Volunteers spotted the elusive species during a Saga cruise returning from the Caribbean.

Jul26

New partnership to equip ORCA surveyors

Written by // James Robbins Categories // Survey & Sightings News

TSky, a Taiwanese technology company, have donated equipment for ORCA surveys.

Jun14

ORCA complete first cruise with Celebrity Cruises

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A pilot trip aboard Celebrity Millennium saw ORCA Cruise Conservationists monitoring cetaceans in Alaska

Mar05

ORCA announce new partnership with Crystal

Written by // Sally Hamilton Categories // Survey & Sightings News

ORCA Cruise Conservationists are to join selected Crystal Cruises voyages in 2019 to deliver unforgettable wildlife experiences.

Nov28

The State of European Cetaceans 2018 has launched!

Written by // James Robbins Categories // Survey & Sightings News

ORCA’s latest report highlights a shift in important areas for marine mammals in UK waters

Jul23

Final plans being made for ORCA OceanWatch 2018

Written by // Anna Bunney Categories // Survey & Sightings News

The fourth year of ORCA's ever popular corporate volunteering programme looks like the biggest yet.

Jul09

A day in the life of a Marine Mammal Surveyor

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ORCA Surveyor Ronnie McGowan talks about his experience surveying in the Hebrides one our new routes for 2018.

Feb11

International Women in Science Day!

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Febraury 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science & we want to celebrate our amazing female staff & volunteers!

Oct21

Name that cetacean!

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Inspired by a great new field guide, we've got some top tips for helping you to identify cetaceans at sea!

Jul18

Sensational Sightings in Canada

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ORCA Marine Mammal Surveyors recorded 1,604 and 23 confirmed species as they travelled round Canada on the Saga Sapphire!

Mar20

The power of citizen science

Written by // Lucy Babey Categories // Survey & Sightings News

Citizen science involves members of the general public in the collection of scientific data to help inform and improve the conservation of our marine spaces.

Feb06