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Skipper's Log posts by Cork Whale Watch proprietor Colin Barnes

Colin Barnes is Ireland's most experienced whale watching skipper, and the owner of Cork Whale Watch. West Cork's coastal waters have been Colin's second home for the last 30 years and more... here he shares his wisdom, insight and opinions on the whales, dolphins and other marine wildlife off the West Cork coast.

Pair trawlers targeting sprats off West Cork

May 8, 2018 By Colin Barnes 8 Comments

Sprat- The Damage Done, May 2018

For anyone following the discussion regarding the Irish government’s proposal to exclude large trawlers over 12 mts length fishing within 6 nautical miles of …

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March 15, 2018 By Colin Barnes 2 Comments

Common dolphin strandings: an explanation

The number of common dolphins washing up dead is serious and most worrying. I'd be 99% sure they are being drowned in pelagic trawls, especially after looking …

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September 9, 2017 By Colin Barnes 5 Comments

West Cork’s Nutrient Problem.

As our August 2017 came to a close, cetacean activity was at very low levels in West Cork's coastal waters. Somewhat surprising after a fantastic spring and …

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