Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is dedicated to enhancing knowledge and understanding of Scotland’s whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) and the Hebridean marine environment through education, research and working within local communities as a basis for the lasting conservation of local species and habitats.

Established in 1994, HWDT is a registered charity that has pioneered practical, locally-based education and monitoring programmes of cetaceans in the Hebrides. We conduct long-term monitoring of distribution, abundance and habitat use of the cetaceans in Hebridean waters from our research vessel Silurian. The aim of this monitoring work is to provide those who manage Scotland's marine wildlife and habitats with information they need to achieve effective conservation of the area's extraordinary biodiversity.

This monitoring work also provides the materials for our work in environmental education, helping to raise public awareness about the wildlife which exists in this unique region. The Trust believes that by educating people about the marine environment we are contributing to safeguard biodiversity now and for the future. We are educating the citizens and decision makers of tomorrow.

In these times of environmental and climate change the need for monitoring, education and conservation of our cetaceans on the west coast of Scotland has never been greater. As a small charity all support we receive from memberships, donations, sponsorship, volunteering and purchases at our shop really does make a difference, allowing us to continue our work.

Find out more, including how to volunteer onboard Silurian, at www.hwdt.org

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