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National Whale and Dolphin Watch: The Rumps
Join Seaquest Southwest’s public seawatch in 2026 National Whale & Dolphin Watch Week to spot wildlife and support marine conservation.
National Whale and Dolphin Watch: Lizard Point
Join Seaquest Southwest’s public seawatch in 2026 National Whale & Dolphin Watch Week to spot wildlife and support marine conservation.
National Whale and Dolphin Watch: Pencarrow Head
Join Seaquest Southwest’s public seawatch in 2026 National Whale & Dolphin Watch Week to spot wildlife and support marine conservation.
Harbour porpoise
Despite being a little shy, these amazing marine mammals can be spotted close to shore in shallow waters. If you do get close, keep an eye out for the loud ‘chuff’ noise they make as they come to…
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…
Seven year high for strandings of whales, dolphins and porpoises on UK beaches
A total of 4,896 harbour porpoises, dolphins and whales (cetaceans) were reported washed up on UK shorelines between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2017, according to a seven-year review published…
Risso’s dolphin
Risso’s dolphins are mysterious creatures usually only found in deep, offshore waters.
White-beaked dolphin
Look out for the distinctive white beak that gives this energetic dolphin its name. Don’t be surprised to see them breach and bowride too!
Bottlenose dolphin
The bottlenose dolphins in our waters are the biggest of their kind – they need to be able to cope with our chilly waters!