Cork Whale Watch: Skipper's Log

A blog about whale watching in West Cork, Ireland by Ireland's most experienced whale watching operator Colin Barnes

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 …

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 …

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 …