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Exciting new whale and dolphin research cruises from Whitby in National Whale and Dolphin Watch Week

As you probably know, National Whale and Dolphin Watch Week is Saturday 18th July to Sunday 26th July 2009.

Launch event at The Deep, Hull on 18th July. Free talks, films and a porpoise watch from the third floor viewing area, 10am - 3pm

As usual we are launching at The Deep but as you see, this year the arrangements are a little different. We will be offering free presentations and film shows at the 3rd floor viewing area as well as an all day porpoise watch 10am - 3pm looking down the Humber towards King George Dock. There will be display boards full of information and Robin and Kris will be available to talk about the work of the SeaWatch Foundation and to answer questions.

Dedicated NWDWW cruises from Whitby  -  Sun 19th  - Weds 22nd July – from only £10 for a two hour cruise!

This is a real first in this area and you have the chance to join us for an amazingly low price! Bryan Clarkson, the owner/skipper has made his new wildlife watching boat available to us for four whole days at amazing prices. What's more, if enough people are interested and can manage an 8am start, we can have a four hour cruise to get further offshore, for the same price as a 3hr! The prices and times are below. Please talk to your friends and get in touch with us to reserve places in advance as there are only 12 places on each trip!

We will be on board Specksioneer (Whitby Coastal Cruises) leading the search for Harbour Porpoises, Minke Whales and White-beaked dolphins  -  Sun 19th  - Weds 22nd July.

Four dedicated NWDWW cruises each day:  9 - 12,  12.30 - 2:30,  3:00 - 5:00  and  5:30 - 8:30.

Special low prices for this event  -  £15 for 3 hour trips, £10 for 2 hour trips.

Please contact us to avoid disappointment as places are limited to 12 per trip but spare places will be sold at the steps.

The crew of Esk Belle II will also be looking for porpoises during short 25 minute trips throughout the day, only £3.

What's more, if you have some experience and don't mind leading watches, showing our materials and talking to the public on board you can travel for free on as many trips as you wish throughout the day. Please contact us if you would like to help with this.

Contact: Robin Petch & Kris Simpson

Tel: 01482 634028 / 07768 592306    Email: robin@dolphinspotter.co.uk

Spotted a whale, dolphin or porpoise? Follow the Dolphinspotter link and let us know! More details below.

Found a stranded whale, dolphin or porpoise? See the British Divers Marine Life Rescue link below.

Why report whale, dolphin and porpoise sightings to Dolphinspotter?

"Wally", the Northern Bottlenose Whale which died in the Thames has helped to show how little we know about the 25+ species found in UK waters. By reporting any sightings, you are helping to add information to the National Database held by the SeaWatch Foundation. This is used to focus research and conservation efforts in the areas where they are most often found. If you see anything, please let us know.

Become a Marine Mammal Medic with British Divers Marine Life Rescue

You don't have to be a diver, but you should be confident in and around water. BDMLR run training courses so that you can help when seals, porpoises, dolphins and whales are sick, injured or stranded around our coasts. Ring BDMLR on 01825 765546 or log on to www.bdmlr.org.uk for details. Or in the Hull area, ring Alan Stewart on 07800 838724

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