Survey Reports
MARINElife protects key marine species by gathering and distributing relevant, robust and up-to-date information to those working for the sustainable future of our oceans.
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MARINElife Ambassador report: Bideford-Lundy 4 July
4 July 2026
View reportAround the halfway point a shout came out of three dolphins on the starboard side and, although it was a brief sighting, I could identify them as Common Dolphin...
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CLdN Heysham to Warrenpoint 2-3 July 2026
2 July 2026
View reportEventual calmer sea states allowed the survey team to spot a good number of the elusive Harbour Porpoise, while Manx Shearwater numbers were impressive throughout the survey. The first juvenile Guillemot were also seen, freshly 'jumped' from their cliff nest!...
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MARINElife Ambassador report: Ilfracombe-Lundy 27 June
27 June 2026
View reportBack in the Landing Bay, with the tide coming back in, only four Grey Seal remained on the rocks...
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MARINElife survey report: Dover-Dunkirk 27 June
27 June 2026
View reportOne notable exception was a solitary Great Skua patrolling the Channel...
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MARINElife survey report: Dover-Calais 20 June
20 June 2026
View reportThe survey produced a few marine mammal sightings, a Harbour Porpoise, a Grey Seal and a Harbour Seal...
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MARINElife Wildlife Ambassador report: Ilfracombe-Lundy 20 June
20 June 2026
View reportNow the Old Battery is a favourite viewing spot for these endearing and tough oceanic birds and a warden plus telescope is often here to assist with excellent views...
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MARINElife survey report: Portsmouth-Jersey 13 June
13 June 2026
View reportThe most exciting sighting was that of a pod of nine Common Dolphins which passed immediately in front of and under the boat...
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MARINElife survey report: Ilfracombe-Lundy 13 June
13 June 2026
View reportThe standout sighting though was a Sunfish just off the port bow, seen by Elisabeth and the ships officers...
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CLdN Heysham to Dublin 9 June 2026
9 June 2026
View reportJune can be quiet for seabird sightings when nesting is in action, but Puffin sightings and a playful pod of Common Dolphins provided some excitement for the survey team!...
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