Watch: Amazing drone footage shows dolphins in Plymouth Sound
A pod of dolphins that has been delighting visitors to Plymouth has been captured swimming along the river in an incredible piece of drone footage.
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Torry Battery dolphin centre proposals make a splash
Plans to transform a historic Aberdeen artillery battery into a “world-class” dolphin visitor attraction have made a splash with business leaders and the RSPB.
Greyhope Bay dolphin centre to move to Torry Battery
It has proudly stood at Aberdeen’s harbour mouth, defending the Granite City from invaders and bombardment since 1860.
Safeguard isles hotspot teeming with cetaceans, say scientists
A conservation charity has called for greater protection for sea life off Scotland’s west coast after extensive and “pioneering” research that identified the area as a hot spot for whales, dolphins and porpoises.
VIDEO: Dolphin tour business could be sunk over concerns from conservation body
A popular dolphin-spotting business could be sunk after a national conservation body raised concerns it is disturbing Aberdeen’s famous population of the charismatic creatures.
Campaigners call for ban on electronic seal scarers at fish farms
Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of electronic scarers to keep seals away from fish farms because of the harm they may be causing whales and dolphins.
VIDEO: Funding boost for Dolphinwatch initiative
A wildlife initiative has received a funding boost to help cement Aberdeen’s reputation as one of Europe’s best places to view bottlenose dolphins.
Watch these dolphins investigate Aberdeen offshore wind farm
A pod of Dolphins decided to investigate the new suction bucket jacket foundations of Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm today. Watch as the inquisitive creatures check-out the new addition to the surroundings. Vattenfall’s Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project installed the first turbine tower at the site on Monday. Read more on Energy Voice here
Conservation centre on Moray Firth coast bans plastic bottle sales to help dolphins
A sealife charity based on the Moray Firth coast has stopped selling plastic bottles in an attempt to help the natural environment.
Marine centre plans take off with launch of funding campaign and pop-up shop in Aberdeen shopping centre
Plans to create a £10million centre dedicated to celebrating the north-east’s marine life are progressing today with the launch of a fundraising campaign and pop-up shop.
VIDEO: Amazing footage of pilot whales and Risso’s dolphins off the coast of Caithness
A rare sight of dozens of pilot whales swimming with more than 10 Risso’s dolphins was spotted in a Caithness bay this week.
Life-size replicas of whales used in Aberdeen stranding training exercise
Wildlife enthusiasts sharpened their skills at saving the lives of stranded sea creatures during a training exercise in Aberdeen at the weekend.
People in boats and on jet skis endangering marine life in Scottish waters
Dozens of dolphins, orcas and humpback whales have been disturbed or endangered in Scottish waters this summer by people in boats and on jet skis, it has been revealed.
Greyhope Bay dolphin project set for backing
Ambitious, multimillion-pound plans to create a “world-class” dolphin-watching centre in Aberdeen are set to be backed by the council.
School’s out and a ‘Fin’-tastic summer awaits
RSPB Scotland's Dolphinwatch team are holding an activity-packed family fun day on Sunday at Torry Battery.
Sealife spotters treated to bonanza of sightings during ‘big watch’ on Moray Firth
Hundreds of sea life enthusiasts have been treated to a bonanza of sightings off the Moray coastline.
Mass dolphin watch organised on Moray Firth coast to boost wildlife awareness
Wildlife enthusiasts in Moray have organised a weekend of whale and dolphin events to capitalise on a surge of interest in the majestic sea mammals.
Moray pupils’ close encounter with playful dolphins
A group of school pupils received a surprise visit from a pod of playful dolphins during a swimming session in the Moray Firth.
Sunburned dolphin that washed up on Highland beach makes “mind-blowing” recovery
A dolphin which suffered horrific sunburn across 40% of its body last year, when it washed up on a Highland beach, has made a "mind-blowing" recovery.
Family fun day will highlight world-class dolphin watching at Greyhope Bay in Aberdeen
A special family fun day will be held this weekend to promote a project which could transform the north-east into a world-class destination for dolphin watching.
PICTURES: Incredible images reveal moment Moray Firth dolphin launches salmon in the air before gulping it down in one go
These fascinating pictures show a bottlenose dolphin tossing a whole salmon up in the air and gobbling it up in one go.
Hue and Cry think Aberdeen dolphin centre will be Labour of Love
A 1980's pop sensation has said plans to transform the north-east into a world-class destination for dolphin watching will be a Labour of Love well worth it.
Dolphin left horribly injured by boat propeller spotted off west coast
A dolphin which was horribly injured by a boat last year has been spotted in West Highland waters jumping, playing and having fun entertaining tourists.
You can help transform the north-east into a world-class destination for dolphin watching
A charity campaign, sponsored by the Press and Journal, is striving to transform the north-east into a world-class destination for dolphin watching.
Dolphin numbers at record high in Hebridean waters
Record numbers of dolphins have been recorded off the west coast of Scotland.
PICTURES: Stunning images of dolphins in the Moray Firth
They are among nature's most spectacular and much-loved species so it's no surprise that people travel thousands of miles to try and get a glimpse of them.
Sunburned Highland dolphin on way to full recovery after stranding
A sunburned dolphin which languished for hours on a Highland beach after becoming stranded has been spotted reunited with her pod.
Revamp of north dolphin-watching hot spot completed
A £270,000 revamp of one of the most popular dolphin-spotting destinations in the Highlands has been completed.
Children spot dolphins off Moray coast
Crowds of youngsters gasped with delight yesterday while they watched dolphins staging a natural marine exhibition in the waves off the Moray coast.
Public asked to track dolphins and whales
Wildlife enthusiasts along the north-east coast are being asked to help conservationists track whale and dolphin activity as part of a scheme to keep the animals safe.
“Nonstop” sightings at first day of Aberdeen Dolphinwatch
Saturnine weather meant the first day of the fourth annual Dolphinwatch project in Aberdeen had only a handful of visitors yesterday.
Wildlife charity appeals for help to trace ‘celebrity’ dolphin, previously spotted in Highlands
A wildlife group is appealing for help in tracing a famous dolphin which has gone missing since it visited the north of Scotland.