Podcasts about irish whale

There’s been a Surge in recorded sightings of basking sharks on Kerry’s shores in the last number of weeks – including 3 at Binn Bán, and up to 20 at Slea Head on Saturday. David is joined by Emily De Loose – project leader and data scientist of the Atlantic Whale Deal in the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group & conference organiser for the Irish Basking Shark Group – to discuss the rise in basking sharks on Kerry shores.

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and Irish Wildlife Trust.This episode is part of the global Podcasthon initiative, in which podcasters worldwide dedicate one episode to their chosen charity. To maximise impact, all episodes are published in a single week. I'm showcasing two of the most influential Irish environmental charities: the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and the Irish Wildlife Trust.The conversation with Pádraig Whooley from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group reveals the challenges facing marine life in Irish waters. Pádraig explains how they've expanded from focusing solely on sightings and strandings to include welfare issues for living stranded animals. He discusses alarming changes in whale behaviour, linking them to destructive fishing practices where large trawlers target vital forage fish that form the foundation of marine ecosystems. Pádraig emphasises that successful conservation would involve implementing bans on industrial-scale fishing in Irish coastal waters and establishing meaningful marine protected areas—not just 'paper parks' but properly managed conservation zones.Kieran Flood from the Irish Wildlife Trust shares insights into one of Ireland's longest-established nature charities. Founded in 1979, the organisation focuses on protecting and restoring Ireland's natural heritage through education, advocacy, and developing nature reserves. Kieran explains that despite Ireland's green reputation, Irish biodiversity faces serious threats from intensive agriculture, forestry practices, and industrial fishing. The trust is currently focusing on supporting the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Law, campaigning for effective marine protected areas through the Fair Seas coalition, and expanding their rewilding projects. He emphasises that perhaps the most important change needed is a fundamental shift in how people understand their connection to nature, recognising that humans are not separate from the natural world but an integral part of it.Subscribe to Tommy's Outdoors: Conservation and Science NewsletterSupport the Podcast and Buy Me a Coffee.Recommended Books: tommysoutdoors.com/booksMerch: tommysoutdoors.com/shopFollow Tommy's Outdoors on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook

Are offshore wind farms detrimental to marine mammals? What happens when we industrialise our seas with massive turbines? Can we balance the urgent need for renewable energy with protecting marine life? These questions take centre stage in our conversation with marine ecologist Dr Stephen Comerford, who is the ORE Marine Biodiversity Officer at the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. Stephen has years of experience working with both the oil and gas industry and offshore renewables, which makes him the perfect guest to discuss this important topic.In this episode, we discuss the critical issue of underwater noise during wind farm construction. Stephen explains how pile driving - the process of hammering massive steel tubes into the seabed - creates intense underwater noise that can harm marine mammals. However, there's hope in the form of various noise reduction technologies, from bubble curtains to innovative pile installation methods, though implementing these solutions comes with significant costs and technical challenges.Looking to the future, Stephen shares his perspective on how offshore structures might create novel marine ecosystems and discusses the crucial role of citizen science in monitoring marine mammals. While acknowledging the environmental pressures our seas face, he highlights how Ireland's new focus on marine planning and management, driven by offshore wind development, could lead to better protection of our oceans. The episode offers a balanced view of how we can pursue essential renewable energy goals while safeguarding marine life.Subscribe to Tommy's Outdoors: Conservation and Science NewsletterSupport the Podcast and Buy Me a Coffee.Recommended Books: tommysoutdoors.com/booksMerch: tommysoutdoors.com/shopFollow Tommy's Outdoors on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook

In a recent viral video, a Chilean kayaker called Adrián Simancas had an encounter with a Humpback Whale which could certainly be described as up close and personal! On tonight's programme, Pádraig Whooley, Sightings Officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, is your guide to the remarbable Humpback Whale.

The Shannon Estuary is now home to what is believed to be the first ever humpback whale to take up residence in its waters. The whale was first sighted off the coast of Killimer on November 26th. Ships are now even slowing down in the Shannon Estuary as a result, and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has reached out to the Shannon Foynes Port Master to help avoid ship strikes. To find out more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Acting CEO of the IWDG and Project Manager of the Shannon Dolphin and Wildlife Foundation based in Kilrush, Simon Berrow. Photo (c): ArtTower from pixabay via Canva

Simon Berrow, CEO of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, tells us about the first ever sighting of a humpback whale in the Shannon Estuary.

Can We Speak Whale? is the title of an upcoming talk from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. It is an in-person talk aimed at young people as part of Science Week. Friday's event at Cultúrlann Sweeney Theatre in Kilkee is being held as part of Science Week. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Education and Outreach Officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group in Kilrush, Claire Kelly. Photo (c): artvizual from pixabay via Canva

A Clare-based environmental group has travelled to Dublin this afternoon to push for a long-awaited piece of conservation legislation to be given the full focus of elected representatives. A rally is being held outside Leinster House by the Fair Seas campaign which is a coalition of what it describes as "Ireland's leading environmental non-governmental organisations and environmental networks". The key goal of the demonstration is to highlight the perceived lack of progress on the Marine Protected Areas Bill which was approved in December of 2022 and aims to legally protect areas of seas and coastline from activities that damage the habitats, wildlife, and natural processes that occur there". Chief Science Officer and Acting CEO of the Kilrush-based Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Simon Berrow is at Leinster House has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that with a potential change of Government on the horizon, the time for action is now.

We hear from Padraig Whooley, Sightings Officer, Irish Whale and Dolphin Group.

ESB has announced plans to fund its Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training programme for a second year. The programme is open to graduates, final-year undergraduates and postgraduate students who are studying or working in the area of marine science or related disciplines. In 2023, five participants successfully completed the programme and availed of industry-approved training courses and medicals which were also funded through the initiative. A key objective of the programme is to assist in developing marine ecology education and skills to support successful applicants at the early stages of their careers in the marine environmental profession. An additional key aim is to fill a gap in the Irish offshore wind industry's local supply chain due to a lack of locally-based MMOs on the island of Ireland. ESB will award up to five places on the MMO training programme again this year. All applicants must be available to participate in person for training at Kilrush, Co Clare, in September. Application forms can be requested from ESB via mmotraining@esb.ie. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, 31st July. ESB Offshore Ecology Team said: "The ESB Marine Mammal Observer Training Programme, launched in 2023, represented a significant milestone. We are delighted to be able to support the programme again this year to help promote the MMO role in Ireland by nurturing local talent - initiatives like this are essential in facilitating the delivery of ESB's Net Zero targets by 2040. Our funding will provide opportunities to enhance skilled work readiness and will build on our collaboration with partners such as the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group as Ireland ramps up delivery of renewable energy. At the heart of this programme is the inspiration and support of young professionals seeking fulfilling careers in marine ecology and sustainable energy". Simon Berrow, Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, said: "Over the last 30 years, the IWDG has been at the forefront of whale and dolphin conservation in Irish waters. Now, with increasing pressures on our seas, especially the coastal zone, there is more demand than ever for trained and experienced marine mammal mitigation experts. The IWDG is delighted to be continuing this collaboration with ESB in providing pathways to joining the offshore industry in an environmental capacity, working to ensure the safeguarding of marine mammals in Irish waters". Ashleigh Kitchiner, Chair of the Marine Mammal Observer Association, commented: "We are delighted to be supporting this programme for a second time after the success of the first programme. Our mission is to work with newly qualified MMOs and PAM operators, amongst experienced professionals and relevant stakeholders, to improve the profession's effectiveness. The MMO Training Programme provides the platform to do just that, as investing in mitigation professionals is vital for the growth and sustainability of this industry". Chris Goldsworthy, Chief Executive of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology, added: "The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology is delighted to endorse the MMO Training Programme for a second successive year. It is vital that we encourage and provide the necessary support to inspire young people into rewarding careers within the marine industry - this programme provides valuable resources and fantastic offshore experience, which will be a great benefit for those participating". In addition to the MMO training aspect, the costs associated with the delivery of the necessary industry-approved training courses and medicals will also be funded with the aim of ensuring all trainees are up to the standard level of competency for offshore work. These courses include Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET), United Kingdom's Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) MMO training with Irish Guideline certifications, and Offshore Energies U.K (OEUK) appr...

A Clare-based conservation group admits there's much work to be done regarding the implementation of the Nature Restoration Law. The heavily-debated legislation has finally been approved by the EU Environment Council this week after previously having been passed in the Dáil by 121 votes to nine. The intention behind the law is to restore habitats and species across at least 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030, and ultimately all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. Marine Policy Officer of the Kilrush-based Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, Dr Stephen Comerford, says at least from a marine respective, the devil will be in the detail.

A new survey of Clare's coastline has led to a renewed push for stronger conservation legislation for Ireland's inshore waters. The Fair Seas campaign and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group have published a report after monitoring the marine life along the coastlines of Clare, Cork and Kerry over a five-month period. The low number of harbour porpoise sightings was the most concerning finding as none were observed in the Loop Head to Kenmare Area of Interest or the Blasket Islands Special Area of Conservation. With just 9% of Ireland's waters officially designated as marine protected areas, Clare-based Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Science Officer and Fair Seas Partner Rebecca Dudley insists stronger legislation is needed to protect marine life.

It's predicted sightings of stranded or beached sharks will become more commonplace off Clare's west coast due to rising sea temperatures and increased fishing activity. It comes in a week when a 6.3 metre long basking shark has been found entangled in lobster pot rope in Baltard near Doonbeg which is the 12th such report nationwide so far this year. Under the Wildlife Act, it's illegal to wilfully interfere with or kill basking sharks but the law doesn't apply to incidental entanglement. Kilrush resident and CEO of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Dr Simon Berrow has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that the rise in reported incidents of stranded sharks can be seen as a positive in terms of conservation as it means more sharks are swimming in our waters.

On 'Ours To Protect' this week, we'll hear about the importance of your seas to us and the planet. Pat Flynn meets Dr Simon Berrow, CEO of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and lecturer in Marine and Freshwater Biology at the Atlantic Technological University in Galway.

PJ hears from 12 year old Rua and her mum Heather, both members of The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, about their startling world first find of a bottlenose dolphin giving birth when reviewing their drone footage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Excited to come back with a bang for season 2! Gemma O'Conner is the Live Stranding Co-ordinator for the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. I got to chat to her after taking their Live Stranding course. She's passionate, expert and interesting! https://iwdg.ie/

Fair Seas, which is a coalition of leading environmental groups, and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group are hosting an event in Dingle tomorrow, Friday, July 14 to celebrate the rich waters off Kerry. The free event is taking place in An Díseart, Dingle at 6pm. There’ll be a talk about the cetaceans found off the Kerry coast. Those who attend will also hear about how they can help in protecting these animals. The talk will be followed by a screening of the short documentary, ‘Fair Seas: The Kingdom of Kerry’. Jerry spoke to Sibéal Regan of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group about the event. https://iwdg.ie/whales-dolphins-of-kerry-fair-seas-summer-talk/

Ray chats to Sightings Officer of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, Padraig Whooley to discuss the 19-metre long dead fin whale that has washed up on a beach near Baile an Sceilg, and has become a bit of an attraction for tourists and locals.

A photo of a fin whale washed up on a south Kerry beach surfaced online at the weekend. It's more than 60 feet long and is estimated to weigh 40 to 50 tonnes. Padraig Whooley, sightings officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group joined Sean to discuss what happens next... Image: Twitter via John O'Halloran @johbees

At the weekend, a fin whale was washed at Baile Uí Chuill Strand in Ballinskelligs. The fin whale is the second-largest mammal species, only the blue whale is the bigger. Stephanie Levesque is strandings officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group.

Beachgoers at Baile Uí Chuill strand in Kerry were shocked yesterday morning to discover a 62-foot fin whale had washed up on the shore. Pádraig Whooley, Sightings Officer of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group

A photo of a fin whale washed up on a south Kerry beach surfaced online at the weekend. It's more than 60 feet long and is estimated to weigh 40 to 50 tonnes. Padraig Whooley, sightings officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group joined Sean to discuss what happens next... Image: Twitter via John O'Halloran @johbees

Beachgoers at Baile Uí Chuill strand in Kerry were shocked yesterday morning to discover a 62-foot fin whale had washed up on the shore. Pádraig Whooley, Sightings Officer of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group

Derek is joined by Richard Collins & Éanna Ní Lamhna, Sam Bailey from the National Park and Wild Life Service, Simon Berrow, Irish Whale and Dolphin Group ,James Garvey, the Owner of Rossnowlagh Surf School in Co. Donegal and RTÉ Sound Engineer Síle Ni Bhaoil. Topics to discuss, exterminating predators, Cuckoo's and Whales.

The True’s beaked whale is one of the rarest and most mysterious of cetaceans. On November 27th, one of the species was found on Brandon Bay. Mags Daly, is Shannon Dolphin Officer for the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, and a post- mortem biologist for the group.

Gemma O'Connor, Live Stranding Network Coordinator for the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, discusses a rescue mission off the coast of Co. Mayo.

Today we meet Donal Griffin, marine policy officer for Fair Seas Ireland and Sibéal Regan of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group to shine a light on the creatures large and small that call Irish waters home. Plus, youth IWDG member Alissa hops on a boat out of Baltimore in Cork to see what she can spot on a whale watching expedition.

Since the 1990s, air flight has made the world a smaller place. In one 24-hour period you can fly to the other end of the globe. In an hour you might be able to skip the traffic and fly to the other end of your country. But this convenience comes at a cost….to the climate. Aviation accounts for somewhere between 2 to 5% of the world's emissions. And as the world's desire to travel proves insatiable, the number of planes in the sky each day is only increasing. The aviation industry has aspirational plans to decarbonise using sustainable and/or synthetic aviation fuels. But these are currently some way off. In the meantime, airlines are offering carbon offsets. Offsets are controversial products and only 1% of passengers pay for them. So, this week on The Climate Question we are asking, can flying ever be climate friendly? Presenters Neal Razzell and Merlyn Thomas speak with the following contributors: Jo Dardenne, Aviation Director at Transport & Environment Souparna Lahiri, Climate Policy Advisor with The Global Forest Coalition Simon Berrow, Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Joana Setzer, Assistant Professor at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment, LSE Special thanks to Helen Coffey, author of Zero Altitude: How I learned to fly less and travel more Sebastian Mikosz of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) The team this week: Reporters: Peter O'Connell in Kilrush on the west coast of Ireland Researcher: Louise Parry & Immy Rhodes Producer: Dearbhail Starr Series Producer: Alex Lewis Production Coordinators: Iona Hammond & Siobhan Reed Editor: Richard Vadon Sound Magician: Tom Brignell

Whale and dolphin stranding's are not uncommon in Ireland, but the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has identified a new species never before seen on our shores. Stephanie Levesque Stranding Officer joined Sean to describe the stranding scheme that they run, to ensure if anyone comes across a live or dead animal, they report it so a database can be maintained where they can log the species, the location, its health condition.   Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Whale and dolphin stranding's are not uncommon in Ireland, but the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has identified a new species never before seen on our shores. Stephanie Levesque Stranding Officer joined Sean to describe the stranding scheme that they run, to ensure if anyone comes across a live or dead animal, they report it so a database can be maintained where they can log the species, the location, its health condition. Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey visited The Irish Whale and Dolphin Headquarters in Kilrush to learn more about this diverse group of people with one thing in common, a passion for whales and dolphins and the marine environment.

After being seen in France, Spain, and back in Ireland, Wally the Walrus has now been spotted in Iceland. With Padraig Whooley, Sightings Officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group.

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Natty Daddy Lemonade Seltzer, which she doesn't like because she enjoys a beer FAR more than seltzers ;-) She discusses the current state of her St. Louis Cardinals and Lewis Black's terrible Baltimore Orioles, and the sheer awesomeness of Tony LaRussa as a coach and GM. Kathleen then talks about her Fantasy Football league, and her repeat move to draft Tom Brady as her starting quarterback. TERMITE SHOUTOUTS: Kathleen gives thanks to the Termites who leave notes at shows and send mail to her PO Box. She begins by thanking Termite Cheryl from Oregon for the Baby Shoe Madigan Christmas ornament and “Calm Down Karen” t-shirt, and Termite sisters Steph & Jen from Edmonton who sent a box of Canadian fun that Kathleen samples as part of her junk food tasting session. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples a few Canadian treats from Termite sisters Steph & Jen, beginning with Hawkins Cheezies, which is one of her all-time favorite snacks. She then tastes President's Choice Cheesy Garlic Bread rippled chips, which are a little too “garlicky” for her preference. She finishes her tasting with Keg Steakhouse Ranch dressing, which she LOVES and rates in her top 3 of all Ranches tasted so far.UPDATE ON KATHLEEN'S QUEEN'S COURT: Kathleen provides an update on the Queens, reporting that Queen Stevie Nicks has recorded a duet with Elton John called “Stolen Car” as part of his “Lockdown Sessions” album. Queen Tanya has canceled the remainder of her 2021 Tour dates, stating that she needs to concentrate on rehabilitating her hip after her recent surgery. ELIZABETH HOLMES JURY SELECTION UNDERWAY: In continuing with her updates on the Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos trial, Kathleen provides an update on how the jury selection process is going leading up to the commencement of the trial. QAnon SHAMAN PLEA DEAL: Kathleen laughs while reading an update on the infamous “QAnon Shaman” Jacob Chansley, who was originally charged with six federal crimes pertaining to the US Capitol insurrection. He plead guilty to one of the most serious charges and could face a maximum of 20 years in prison, though his lack of a criminal record means he'll likely receive much less. As part of the plea agreement, Chansley agreed to pay $2,000 in restitution for damage to the Capitol and could also face a fine of up to $250,000.BEYONCE'S BLOOD DIAMOND: Kathleen reads an article surrounding the controversy surrounding Beyoncé and Jay-Z after she made history posing alongside a rare art piece from the late, great artist Jean-Michel Basquiat as the first Black woman to wear an iconic Tiffany & Co. Yellow Diamond. After critics bashed the Beyonce for wearing a ‘blood diamond,' a source stated that “Beyonce is aware of the criticism and is disappointed and angry that she wasn't made aware of questions about its history.” In an effort to pivot the narrative, she appears to be focused on promoting the $2,064,600 that Tiffany has pledged toward internship and scholarship programs for historically Black colleges and universities.BRITNEY'S CONSERVATORSHIP ENDS: Kathleen is thrilled to read that after months of following the #FreeBritney movement, her conservatorship with her father has finally ended. Father Jamie Spears has served as conservator of his daughter's estate since it was established in 2009 and recently stated in a court filing that he intends to step down as conservator. Kathleen applauds the efforts of “the children” who have supported Britney, and encourages them to celebrate ☺ABBA'S GREATEST COMEBACK: As is the case with many music lovers, Kathleen LOVES ABBA's music and is absolutely thrilled to read an article announcing that nearly four decades after disbanding and vowing never to get back together, the Swedish superstars are making a musical comeback with a new album and a London show featuring their performances captured by digital avatars. The group, all in their seventies, described how they were photographed in leotards to create the avatars for a new show called “ABBA Voyage” which will play at a theatre being built close to the presentation venue in east London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The show will feature 22 songs, mostly the group's classic hits, and last 90 mins. Kathleen CANNOT wait to buy tickets….WENDY'S UPGRADES FRENCH FRIES: Kathleen agrees that fast-food French fries need to be upgraded, and still hasn't gotten over McDonald's move to change its iconic fry recipe back in 1992. She's excited to hear that Wendy's has announced that the chain is upgrading its French fries in mid-September 2021, keeping more skin on the potato in order to “drive more flavor.” Stay tuned for a tasting from Mama T, Termites.WALLY THE WALRUS GETS HIS OWN BOAT: Kathleen laughs out loud reading an article out of Ireland where a massive Arctic walrus whom locals refer to as “Wally” was first spotted in March. Since then, he has traveled over 2,485 miles and has been spotted in France, Spain, and across the U.K. According to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), due to his colossal weight, Wally has been sinking one or two boats in every harbor he enters when he attempts to climb on watercraft anytime he gets tired from swimming. In an effort to offer assistance, the Irish have built Wally his own pontoon boat which will remain in a harbor in West Cork. NAZI ARTIFACTS FOUND STASHED IN GERMAN HOUSE: Kathleen reads an article detailing a cache of Nazi artifacts that have been found in the wall of a German house. Found by a schoolteacher, the trove was most likely hidden as U.S. troops took the city of Hagen in April 1945.STONEHENGE IS INDESTRUCTIBLE: Kathleen is fascinated with history and can't believe the results of a recent scientific analysis from a piece of England's Stonehenge monument. The core sample is helping experts better understand the makeup of the mysterious prehistoric structure, and how the stone's geochemical composition may have made it uniquely well-equipped to stand the test of time. The structure is made from 99.7 percent quartz crystals making the stones are practically indestructible, according to a new study published in the journal Plos One.100-YEAR-OLD NAZI ON TRIAL FOR HATE CRIMES: Kathleen believes in karma and consequence, and reiterates these sentiments when reading an article about a 100-year-old former guard at the Sachsenhausen Nazi concentration camp near Berlin. The guard will face trial this Fall, 76 years after the end of the Second World War.ITALIAN VILLAS FOR A EURO: Kathleen reads an article about Italy's ongoing clearance sale of €1 houses that have been historically centered around rural areas. However, a town in Rome's Latium region has joined the efforts with stricter parameters for those applying to purchase including timelines to complete any renovations and preference going to those who wish to reside in the area on a longer-term basis. THE RICHEST WOMEN IN THE WORLD: Kathleen is fascinated reading an article listing Forbes' richest women in the world, and by what means they attained their wealth. The group founded their wealth in everything from construction to technology, including the inventor of the Bumble dating app (which causes Kathleen to laugh when telling the story of her friend Ron White's “Bumble fumble.”) She is particularly excited to discuss the philanthropic endeavors of the women who currently holds the status of the world's wealthiest female: Françoise Bettencourt Meyers of the L'Oreal brand, who was raised as a strict Catholic and has pledged over €200M to restore Notre Dame cathedral in Paris after it was damaged in a horrible fire in 2019. Kathleen loves the city of Paris and tells listeners about her high school French exchange trip when she spent 6 weeks in the French countryside smoking cigarettes with her friend Marie Paul. THE LONGEST EMBRACE: Kathleen closes the Pubcast with a story of true love, reading an article from China where archaeologists have discovered two ancient skeletons holding each other with their arms wrapped around the other's waist and the woman pressed up against the man's shoulders. In studying the remains, historians feel that the remains likely belonged to a man and woman from the Northern Wei period – 1,500 years ago, when Buddhism was heightening. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching the ABBA documentary “When All Is Said And Done” “The White Lotus” with Connie Britton on HBO Max, and “The Defeated” on Netflix. Happy binge-watching, Termites! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I absolutely love any water-based activities, no matter how terrifying they seem to some and believe me, this week's episode has some terrifying moments in it. I recently joined the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) on one of their sailing trips on the Celtic Mist. This was my second time around and it was very different from two years ago. So tune in, know that no humans or animals were harmed during the course of this experience, and enjoy!

Today's podcast include references to the following guests:Dr Natalia Dmitrieva, National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteJohn Carreyou, auth of Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley StartupDr Simon Berrow, CEO of the Irish Whale and Dolphin GroupDr Alok Kanojia, Healthy GamerAyda Haydapour, Afghan Girls Robotics Team and Roya Mahboob, CEO of Digital Citizen FundDr Jose Antonio Rodriguez-Manfredi, Spanish Astrobiology CentreSean Deoni, PhD, Associate Professor of Paediatrics, Brown University The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs.You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps.You need the Smarts? We've got the Smarts.Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.comPresented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pádraig Whooley, Sightings Officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, discusses the sighting of an Arctic walrus off the west Cork coast.

‘Our Ocean, Our Life' is the first episode of the Oceans of Learning podcast series and is focusing on marine biodiversity and how the ocean supports our health and wellbeing. Dr Easkey Britton, researcher, big wave surfer and author of the just released book ‘50 Things to do by the Sea' joins presenter Finn van der Aar to talk about her life spent in and around the ocean, what we can all learn from marine life and why finding your ‘sit spot' is so important. We also have three copies of Easkey's book to give away so just head over to Finn's Instagram feed @saltwaterstories.me for more details. Finn then delves into marine biodiversity, habitat mapping and ecosystems management with a panel discussion from Sibéal Regan of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, Debbi Pedreschi a researcher at the Marine Institute and Aaron Lim, Lead Data Scientist at Green Rebel Marine. Plus she gets tips and advice from each guest on the one positive change that you can make to help the oceans and marine life. Oceans of Learning is presented by the Marine Institute and produced by LastCastMedia.com. To find out more, go to Marine.ie.

If you listened to the Sunday Special you would have heard us say that we would be covering the concerns around the National Marine Planning Framework in more detail. and have we ever. Joining us to talk through the various issues (and there are many) are Ellen MacMahon of SWAN Ireland, Bernadette Connolly of the Cork Environmental Forum, Padraic Fogarty of the Irish Wildlife Trust, Patrick Lyne of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, Karin Dubsky of Coastwatch and friend of the pod Attracta Uí Bhroin. This is a terrific overview and insight into what is potentially a very damaging plan that is going to pass through the Dáil this Wednesday without any scrutiny! We're asking that you let your local TD know that you think railroading this through isn't good enough. Even a two line email saying you want the plan scrutinised would help! Get your TD's contact details HERE. And please consider helping the tortoise shack survive. Plus you get these podcasts plug free. Join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Dr Simon Berrow, chief scientific officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group talks about noise pollution in our oceans and the impact it is having on marine life.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ygaadpgq Large increase in dolphins and dead whales. Ardú mór ar líon deilfeanna agus míolta móra marbha. Video Journalist The number of dolphins and whales landed on the Irish coast has increased dramatically. Iriseoir Fise Tá méadú mór tagtha ar líon na ndeilfeanna agus míolta móra ata á chaitheamh i dtír ar chósta na hÉireann. In the first two months of this year, 93 dead whales and dolphins were registered, the highest number since recordings began in 1991. Sa chéad dá mhí den mbliain seo, cláraíodh 93 míol mór agus deilf marbh, an líon is mó ó cuireadh tús le taifeadtaí i 1991. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group believes that the increase is related to large boats fishing off the coast of Ireland. Creideann an Grúpa Éireannach maidir le Míolta Móra agus Deilfeanna go bhfuil baint ag an méadú le báid mhóra atá ag iascach amach ó chósta na hÉireann. Pádraic de Baldraithe from the Group says that many of these dead animals show signs of death in nets. Deir Pádraic de Bhaldraithe ón nGrúpa go bhfuil comharthaí sóirt le haithint ar chuid mhaith des na hainmhithe marbha seo a thugann le fios gur bhásaigh siad i líonta. He says that large trawlers are dealing with blue whiting off the coast of Ireland and that some of the dead landing animals have fins and broken crescents. Deir sé go bhfuil tráléirí móra ag plé leis an bhfaoitín gorm amach ó chósta na hÉireann agus go bhfuil eití gearrtha agus an corráin bhriste ar chuid des na hainmhithe marbha atá ag teacht í dtír. Kerry and Cork have the most reports of dead whales and dolphins. I gCiarraí agus i gCorcaigh is mó atá tuairiscí ar mhíolta móra agus deilfeanna marbha. On one beach in Corca Dhuibhne, four dolphins and a whale are dead. Ar thrá amháin i gCorca Dhuibhne, tá cheithre cinn de dheilfeanna agus míol mór marbh. A cord is attached to the tail of the whale and the palm of the cut tail. Tá téadán ceangailte d'eireaball an mhíl mhóir agus bos an eireabaill gearrtha. Patrick Murphy of the South West Fish Producers Association says Irish fishermen should only be blamed for the large international fleet of blue whiting and mackerel far out in the Atlantic. Deir Patrick Murphy ó Chumann Táirgeoirí Éisc an Iardheiscirt nár chóir milleán a chur ar iascairí na hÉireann ach ar an bhflít mhór idirnáisiúnta atá ag plé leis an bhfaoitín gorm agus leis an maicreál i bhfad amach san Atlantaigh. He also claims that most dolphins and whales die from natural causes. Maíonn sé chomh maith go bhfaigheann formhór na ndeilfeanna agus míolta móra bás de bharr cúiseanna nádúrtha. Marine biologist Simon Berrow says more research is urgently needed and that better international co-operation is needed to tackle the problem. Deir an bitheolaí mara Simon Berrow go bhfuil géarghá le breis taighde agus go bhfuil comhoibriú idirnáisiúnta níos fearr ag teastáil chun dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb. He says fisheries policies are at odds with conservation efforts and that large-scale fishing boats need more monitoring. Deir sé go bhfuil polasaithe iascaigh ag teacht salach ar iarrachtaí caomhnaithe agus go bhfuil gá le breis monatóireachta ar bháid mhóra iascaigh.

Kerry’s favourite bottlenose dolphin, Fungie, has not been seen since last October when he mysteriously vanished off the coast of Dingle Bay. His disappearance has yet to be explained, but now there is growing local suspicion that the Russians could have something to do with it! Padraig Whooley from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group joined Dermot and Dave to explain exactly what this is all about. You can listen to the full chat below:  [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/01/25114837/PadraighWhooley_2501.mp3"][/audio]

I have wanted to record an episode about the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) and their work for quite a while now. Their excellent website, with a database where you can report sightings and strandings, was even mentioned in one of my vlogs. So today, it is my pleasure to bring you my conversation with IWDG’s Sightings Officer Pádraig Whooley. We started with discussing at length IWDG origins and their current work. After that, we dug deep into a whole host of interesting topics related to cetaceans, starting with a discussion about cetacean species that can be observed and encountered in our local waters. That conversation included some interesting facts about how to behave in the presence of a whale and about the rules and regulations around it. We discussed whale watching techniques and the required equipment. We also talked about the unpleasant issue of whale strandings. And of course, I did not forget to discuss cetacean evolution, a personal favourite of mine. This is an amazing episode and if you have any level of interest in whales or dolphins you will, without a doubt, find it deeply interesting. https://iwdg.ie/

Simon Berrow, CEO of Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, talks to Cormac about the impact of the detonation of old bombs left on the sea floor on whales in Irish and UK coastal waters.

Sustainable Island Economies: Connecting Locally and Globally Virtual Island Summit – Ireland's Virtual Hub Event, Wed 2nd Sept 2020 10.15 am Technology and Connectivity: Using innovation and technology to connect Chair: Simon Cocking, Chief Editor, Irish Tech News Speakers: Dr Sarah Robinson, Post-doctoral researcher with Grassroots Wavelengths Community Radio innovations projects, UCC. Brendan Smith, Insight Centre for Data Analytics, NUI Galway Followed by short Q&A Speakers and Chairs: Dr Nóirín Burke is Director of Education at the National Aquarium of Ireland. She works in both formal and informal education, outreach, ocean literacy and stakeholder engagement. She's on the secretariat of the Irish Ocean Literacy Network and a board member of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. Trish Hegarty is a former BBC and Irish Times journalist and director of Inis Communications PR agency. She has worked on a range of marine, tourism and regional economy projects for clients such as Fáilte Ireland and Foyle Port and ran the award-winning #LoveDonegal Day campaign last year. Rhoda Twombly lives on Inishlyre, Mayo is Secretary of Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann (Irish Islands Federation) and ESIN, the European Small Islands Federation. Comhdháil was founded in 1984 by 16 islands to examine the difficulties facing islanders, which they felt weren't being addressed at regional or national level. Dr. Sarah Robinson is a UCC postdoctoral researcher on the grassroots radio project since January 2019, working with island communities on Bere, Sherkin and Cape Clear. Based at the School of Applied Psychology, her background is in social, cultural and community psychology as well participatory action research. Simon Cocking moved to Ireland 25 years ago and lives on Cape Clear Island. He is an entrepreneur, Chief Editor of Irish Tech News, & Editor in Chief at Crypto Commonwealth. He also writes for the Sunday Business Post and The Irish Times.

Simon Berrow, chief science officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has the details on a number of Northern Bottlenosed Whales dying on Rossnowlagh beach near Donegal Bay.

Dr Simon Berrow, chief executive of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, discusses the difficult decisions for officials after seven northern bottle nose whales became stranded on a Co Donegal beach.

On this edition - you may get angry about this story: In the midst of a medical evacuation from an offshore island a speedboat attempted to block a lifeboat from landing a patient to be transported to hospital. It happened this week at Rosmoney Pier near Westport in Clew Bay. A nicer story comes from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, about the best-known whale in Irish waters. We’ll also hear about a shocking fish caught by a Kilmore Quay trawler and, despite many cancellations of the sport due to Covid 19, how sailing is thriving amongst young people. You can stay up to date with This Island Nation by subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/this-island-nation/id1451636162 or on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/2DX9F5F You can follow This Island Nation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimeirelandradioshow/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On today's show Kathryn speaks to a Wicklow man living in Berut after yesterday's explosion, Bryony Gordon talks about her new book Glorious Rock Bottom, Colin Tynan tells us about his field of sunflowers for charity and Padraig Whooley from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group tells us about Humpback whales.

On this edition - What it’s like to lead a lifeboat crew on a rescue mission. Eleanor Hooker, Helm of Lough Derg RNLI describes the pressures on lifeboat crews.And, why Ireland should have a whale stranding response system, which wouldn’t cost a lot of money. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group says this would help to explain why strandings happen.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

20 years after Eoin O’Mahony captured the stunning sight of three humpback whales on film at the Kinsale gas field the same two whales have been sighted together again in the same area. Simon Berrow is Chief Science Officer and Acting CEO of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and he joins us from our Galway studio.

After 16 years of searching, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has located a breeding ground for humpback whales feeding in Irish waters. The discovery was made by Simon Berrow of the IWDG. Simon is based in Clare, from where he spoke with Richard Collins.

On this edition - The Chief Executive of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group responds to the political decision in the Dáil to declare a climate emergency. And another Chief Executive, Jim O'Toole of Bord Iascaigh Mhara, says the public need to know and understand more about the importance of aquaculture.We’ll also hear about a shocking, indeed alarming, decline in the number of waterbirds and how Ireland is regarded internationally in the wearing of lifejackets on the water.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Noel Sweeney speaks to Mick O'Connell of the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group about the three Sperm Whales which stranded on Irish beaches last month.

Today we hear from the I.F.A. about the problem of fly tipping in the countryside.We hear from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group about Japanese plans to continue whale hunting. Fermoy wins the overall tidy towns accolade in the IBAL litter challenge. Liadh ni Riada outlines her objections to wind farms near people's homes. Demi Issac from The Young Offenders joins us in Studio to tell us about her upcoming appearance on Dancing With The Stars. We finish the show with health advice from Annaliesse from The Health Hub in Ballincollig See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode features a personal essay about my experiences of swimming with Fungie – the famous solitary dolphin who has been living near the town of Dingle on the west coast of Ireland. Stay tuned for future episodes about lone, sociable dolphins and the whale and dolphin watching industry featured this month on The Dolphin Pod. This week's episode features music from the Irish traditional group Cran. Transcript of this episode :: Read a transcript of this week's episode with web links Fungie :: Learn more about Fungie the Dingle Dolphin irishdolphins.com :: Visit the Irish Dolphins website Whale and dolphin watching in Ireland :: Learn more about whales and dolphins in Ireland from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group website Cran music :: Check out the Irish music featured in the week's episode from Cran File Download (11:10 min / 10.2 MB)