whales
Meet the magnificent, humongous whales and the adorable, smiling dolphins that live in British waters
Learn all about Britain's dolphins, porpoise and whales – including identification, the best places to see them and boat excursions – with our guide to the UK's most common cetacean species.
Scotland ranked top for marine sightings in annual whale and dolphin survey
Volunteers spot hundreds of cetaceans in Scottish waters for the UK’s National Whale and Dolphin Watch
Sperm whale dies with 100kg of rubbish in its stomach in Outer Hebrides
More than 100kg of fishing nets and other marine rubbish has been found in the stomach of a sperm whale that died after being stranded on the west coast of the island of Harris in the Outer Hebrides.
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Study finds that human activity poses increased risk to whales and dolphins
The State of European Cetaceans 2019 report reveals that whales and dolphins are facing a growing risk from the human population, leaving them more vulnerable to threats such as ship collisions, commercial whaling, and pollutants.
Are the northern lights linked to whale strandings?
Geometric storms, responsible for the northern lights, may be linked to a series of sperm whale strandings in the North Sea, according to new research
Join the National Whale & Dolphin Watch 2018
It’s time to dig out your binoculars and get your camera ready to take part in the 2018 National Whale Dolphin Watch, which takes place from 28th July to 5th August