Thanks for sharing! 🌊 It was an unforgettable experience working with the team at the Sanday pilot whale MSE🐋 Check out the blog which was part of the UofG SBOHVM Naturally Speaking "Field Work Diary" series 👇

Tessa brought so much to the #SMASS team and her presence is sorely missed. Wishing you all the luck in your new position (but we'll be keeping our fingers crossed for your return!) 🫶🐳

Had a fascinating few hours yesterday helping the lovely Peter take measures and samples of this harbour porpoise for SMASS 🌊🐳 So cool to see this little cetacean up close! Anybody any thoughts on what the banana shaped markings might be?

🎶💃 Join us to celebrate 30 years of whale conservation in the Hebrides with a special Whaley Ceilidh. Dust-off your dancing shoes with live music from Hannah Fisher and Sorren McLean, special Nc'nean Distillery cocktails and great raffle prizes! hwdt.org/whaley-ceilidh

Thank you to RSPB Scotland for inviting us to the #NatureforScotlandAwards shortlisting reception this evening to represent SMASS! It was so inspiring to hear about all the wonderful, #nature based work happening across #Scotland! 🌊🌲🦆🐞🐋

🐋 A new report shows a surge in minke whale sightings but fewer basking sharks. This valuable Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust research is allowing us to track how whales and basking sharks are faring over the long-term off the west coast of Scotland. orlo.uk/9nBQW

New Naturally Speaking Blog! 'Whale hello there! Scientific Outreach, Festival Edition' This time around, PhD student Rachel Lennon (Rachel Lennon) writes about the importance of public outreach within scientific research. A great read! naturallyspeaking.blog/2024/10/09/wha…

🐾Turn your beach walk into a conservation tool with Beachtrack! Record your walk, report stranded animals & log marine litter to help identify patterns and quantity effort! 🦭🌊 📲 Download now, and lets protect our seas together! beachtrack.org

We are searching for someone full of enthusiasm, to join our Hebridean Whale Centre team, in the heart of the Hebrides, as a volunteer Outreach Assistant. Closing date: 9am 13th January 2025 Find out more and apply: hwdt.org/volunteering

✨ First paper of the year out ✨ Describing fatal systemic bacterial infections in harbour porpoises following bite wounds from grey seals 🦭 Check it out! 👇 sciencedirect.com/science/articl… University of Glasgow UofG SBOHVM

🚨 Marine Forum Programme is LIVE! 🚨 A jam-packed schedule of expert talks, panels & networking awaits! 🌊🐬 Only a few tickets left so don’t miss out! 🎟: eventbrite.co.uk/e/wdc-smass-ma… #MarineForum2025 #OceanConservation #LastTickets