AIS data underrepresents vessel traffic around coastal Scotland Data gathered during expeditions on our research vessel, Silurian, have
contributed to a new study investigating how accurate Automatic
Identification System (AIS) data is in quantifying vessel traffic in
coastal waters around Scotland.
https://www.hwdt.org/news/ais-published-paper

Sunshine, still seas and so many epic wildlife encounters! Fantastic weather allowed for far-flung surveying as our latest group of
citizen scientists ventured to the Outer Hebrides aboard Silurian, HWDT’s
dedicated research vessel. Over five days, the team onboard encountered six
species of marine mammal and surveyed over 300km collecting vital visual
and acoustic data. Read all about their experiences here…
https://www.hwdt.org/news/hwdt03-2025

Sail into Science: Free Teen Expedition Opportunity Thanks to generous sponsorship, HWDT are delighted to offer two free spaces
to young adults living on the west coast of Scotland. If you are aged 16 or
17 and have an interest in the marine environment, apply today to join us
for free on an expedition running 03 - 09 August 2025.
https://www.hwdt.org/news/sponsoredberth2025

North Channel Swim In an extraordinary feat of endurance and dedication, wild swimmer Holly
Monson is preparing to take on the challenge of a lifetime.
https://www.hwdt.org/news/north-channel-swim

Silurian Sets Sail: The 2025 Field Season Begins! The 2025 season has officially begun! Our first team of citizen scientists
joined Silurian for eight days of survey from Tobermory. From bottlenose
dolphins and harbour porpoise to puffins, seals, and even otters — the team
recorded six marine mammal species and collected crucial acoustic and
visual data to support conservation efforts. Read all about their
experiences here…
https://www.hwdt.org/news/hwdt01-2025