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    FIRST HYBRIDISATION IN THE WILD BETWEEN BOTTLENOSE AND COMMON DOLPHIN EVER RECORDED

    FIRST HYBRIDISATION IN THE WILD BETWEEN BOTTLENOSE AND COMMON DOLPHIN EVER RECORDED

    WAVE Project - working together towards conservation of cetaceans

    WAVE Project - working together towards conservation of cetaceans

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    Dead sperm whale found in Indonesia had about 5.9kgs of plastic waste in the stomach containing 115

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    For Earth Day, we shared the knowledge about cetaceans in our waters

    For Earth Day, we shared the knowledge about cetaceans in our waters

    We are very proud to see people of all age groups, that have been able to attend our workshop yesterday! MMIRC & Ecolocaliza explained to the community the whale and dolphin stranding procedures; and what is needed to be done to support local authorities when a marine mammal incident arise. Also we have covered topics such as the biodiversity of cetaceans in our waters, their biology, threats they are facing and their protection laws. The enthusiasm shown by the children ha
    SAVE THE DATE: Dolphin & Turtle Workshop

    SAVE THE DATE: Dolphin & Turtle Workshop

    Do you know what to do if you find dolphin or turtle stranded on the beach? Join us in another workshop and learn about stranding procedures and how you can help in situations like this. The workshop will also cover topics such as anatomy of these amazing animals and threats they are facing on daily basis. All ages are welcome, there will be games, talks and more! We would like to thank you to Los Locos del Parque for their support. Organisers: Ecolocaliza, MMIRC & Los Locos
    Spectacular sighting of a juvenile Fin whale in the Bay of Gibraltar

    Spectacular sighting of a juvenile Fin whale in the Bay of Gibraltar

    Juvenile Fin whale have been spotted by one of our researchers from the vessel of dolphin watching company Dolphin Adventure yesterday around 12 p. m. We have been fortunate to see the animal until 3 p.m. Interesting Fin whale Facts: Fin whale is the second largest animal on the planet (blue whale is the largest). It can reach 85 feet in length and 40 to 80 tons of weight. Fin whales have V-shaped head and streamlined body. Hook-shaped fin can be seen on a dorsal side of the
    Marine Mammal Observers - Ferry Project

    Marine Mammal Observers - Ferry Project

    Today - MMIRC in collaboration with Balearia Foundation, University of Cadiz & Ecolocaliza conducted another exciting survey. On our linear transects to Ceuta we have been able to record following: An adult loggerhead turtle Nursery pod of Striped dolphins Bottlenose dolphin #survey #lineartransects #stripeddolphins #bottlenosedolphins #loggerheadturtle #ferry #Ceuta

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