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Dominica announces new protections for sperm whales

Dominica has placed almost 800 square kilometers of sea off the west coast of the...
Commerson's dolphin

New Important Marine Mammal Areas added to global ocean conservation list

Commerson's dolphin Experts from a number of countries have mapped out a new set of...
Vaquita. Photo Thomas Jefferson

Scientific Committee gives first ever official species extinction warning

Photo: Thomas Jefferson We have welcomed the urgent call by experts to protect the vaquita...
blue whale

Whale fossil from Peru may have been heavier than blue whale

Scientists examining the bones of a 39 million-year-old ancient whale have concluded that it may...

Free festival fun at the Scottish Dolphin Centre

WDC’s Scottish Dolphin Centre at Spey Bay is hosting its annual Really Wild Festival on 4th May, celebrating Scotland’s great outdoors and the fantastic array of wildlife and heritage that Spey Bay has to offer.

The free event will be jam packed full of family fun activities and feature a 7m climbing wall allowing kids, and adults, to see the spectacular views right across the Moray Firth. Family activities run by local charity, Wild things will also include dolphin watching, music, tours around the largest Icehouse in the UK, local food and craft stalls and much, much more. Visitors can even grab a free Starbucks coffee (limited supply).

The Festival runs from 10:30am – 4:30pm with events on offer both indoors and out. A Blue Whale Race, guided walks and a BBQ will also feature. Find out more on the Scottish Dolphin Centre website.