My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
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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!
Cardigan Bay
Cardigan Bay dominates the coastal profile of Wales – a long sweeping arc which joins the Lleyn peninsula in the north with Pembrokeshire in the south. It is a huge lee shore that faces the prevailing winds coming in off the Atlantic.
CBMWC Research
Read more about the research projects that are being, or have been carried out at or in conjunction with the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre.
Cardigan Bay Sightings
Find out what's been spotted in Cardigan Bay!
Cardigan Bay Wildlife
Cardigan Bay is home to a great abundance and diversity of marine wildlife.
Building the picture about Bottlenose Dolphins
Our Marine Conservation and Research Manager, Sarah, looks back at our Nature Networks Fund Marine Indicator Species project.
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, in New Quay, is a great place to visit; find out how to spot local marine wildlife such as dolphins, porpoises and seals from our brilliant team of volunteers.
New Species of ‘Bug’ Discovered in the Cardigan Bay Region!
Cardigan Bay Volunteer Brent Wilson has discovered a new species of Bug! Brent’s work shows that there are still novel aspects of Cardigan Bay marine wildlife yet to be discovered!
Red squirrel research
During three survey periods a targeted trapping programme under licence resulted in a number of Red squirrels being trapped. DNA analysis revealed five different mitochondrial DNA haplotypes within the Mid Wales population.
Leucistic Catshark spotted in Cardigan Bay for the first time
Staff capture the first record of a piebald leucistic small-spotted catshark in Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation.