National Whale and Dolphin Watch Event aims to give a snapshot of the diversity of whales, dolphins and porpoises in UK coastal waters over a short period of time. This will provide us with valuable research data and hopefully draw attention to the importance of conservation in the marine environment. 29 species of whale and dolphin have been recorded in UK waters. It’s possible to see whales in various locations in Britain, but the most commonly reported species are bottlenose dolphin, harbour... See more >