Harbour Porpoise
sometimes referred to as a “puffing pig” due to the noise they make when they breathe, porpoises differ from dolphins mainly by their shape and the smaller size of their body and dorsal fin.
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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…
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!
Bottlenose dolphin
Some of the largest bottlenose dolphins live around the United Kingdom!
Building the picture about Bottlenose Dolphins
Our Marine Conservation and Research Manager, Sarah, looks back at our Nature Networks Fund Marine Indicator Species project.
Donations for Dolphins
Our seas and marine life are suffering the impacts of society and human interference. We're working tirelessly to monitor and protect the semi-resident population of Bottlenose Dolphins in…
Sightings update
Another beautiful autumn morning in New Quay. The only sighting was of an Atlantic grey seal swimming close to the harbour wall. We think the seal spotted Dave too!
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…
Grey seal
These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.
Atlantic Grey Seal
Nearly half of the world’s population of Atlantic Grey Seals are found around the British Isles.
Risso’s dolphin
Risso’s dolphins are mysterious creatures usually only found in deep, offshore waters.
Sightings Update 15/01/2022
An Atlantic grey seal appeared briefly by the harbour wall.