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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!
Sightings update
Living Seas volunteer Dave spotted eight dolphins including three calves travelling and foraging across the bay. It was also a great survey for birds with sightings of gannets and this beautiful…
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…
Sightings Update 10/01/2022
A lone Atlantic grey seal was spotted between the headland and harbour wall. Our first recorded marine mammal sightings of 2022!
Bottlenose dolphin
Bottlenose dolphins in British waters are the biggest of their kind – they need to be able to cope with our chilly waters! They are very sociable and will happily swim alongside boats, providing…
Bottlenose dolphin
Sightings Update 15/01/2022
An Atlantic grey seal appeared briefly by the harbour wall.
Sightings Update 12/01/2022
During the second survey of the day a female Atlantic grey seal was observed swimming in New Quay Bay.
Atlantic Grey Seal
Basking shark
This gentle giant is the largest shark in UK seas, reaching up to 12m in length. There's no need to fear them though, they only eat plankton!
Breakfast with a Bottlenose
Join our #MarineConservation team for our "Breakfast with a Bottlenose" event ☕