Learn about Cornwall’s dolphins and porpoises
Cornwall is among the best places in the UK to see dolphins and porpoises, and is home to one of the few resident pods of bottlenose dolphins left off the British Isles.
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Latest news, blogs, podcasts and other updates from Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding - Helford River
Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Koru Kayaking for a 2 stand-up paddle board adventure.
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding - Helford River
Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Koru Kayaking for a 2 stand-up paddle board adventure.
Become a Citizen Scientist for Cornwall’s Dolphins
Following the past success of the South West Bottlenose Dolphin Consortium in collating the evidence to prove that we have a resident pod of bottlenose dolphins around Cornwall, scientists from…
Great news for Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places!
We did it! Thanks to an online campaign and some hard work behind the scenes, Cornwall's wildlife and wild places now have more protection.
Six things we learnt about Bottlenose Dolphins at 'Wildlife Matters LIVE - Cornwall's Bottlenose Dolphins'
Cornwall is among the best places to see dolphins, including the most familiar of them all – the bottlenose dolphin! With their large sickle-shaped fins, stubby beaks and habit of surfing the…
Common dolphin
These energetic dolphins are often spotted in large groups which will approach boats, bowriding and leaping alongside. At sea, they can form superpods - huge groups made up of thousands of…
Bags of Help for Cornish Dolphins
There are few experiences more thrilling than watching dolphins from the clifftop, or out on a boat. But there is nothing more heart-wrenching than seeing them washed up dead on the beach and so…
Save Our Seas
With the right protections, better monitoring, and support for sustainable fishing, we can create healthier seas for wildlife and people alike. But change will only happen if enough of us speak up. Together, we can build a future where our seas are full of life once again.
The five best places to spot dolphins in West Cornwall
With 400 miles of unspoilt coastline, it’s no surprise that Cornwall is a hotspot for marine life! But there’s one part of Cornwall’s coastline that has it all in terms of dolphin spotting, as our…