#ukdolphins #marinevertebrateconservation #marinevertebrateresearch

If they join you bowriding, keep moving at a constant speed and allow them to leave without being pursued. They are easily disturbed so it is important to give them the space they need. #WildlifeWise #commondolphins #dolphinconservation #dolphinresearch

🩵 Like other wild animals, common dolphins should be given lots of space, and be allowed to leave an encounter on their terms. If you spot common dolphins at sea, keep the volume down and turn off the #boat engine.

Common dolphins are often seen in large social groups, and are well-known for #bowriding and whistling as they do so. 🌊 Common dolphins are frequently seen in the #SouthWest. Our team have seem them the most in #Falmouth and #Torbay!

🐬 COMMON DOLPHINS 🚢 As the name suggests, the #commondolphin (Delphinus delphis) is the most abundant species of #dolphin, with an estimated six million individuals worldwide! 📷 Becky Wassell

⛵ Through visual surveys from #sailing boats and land, as well as sound recorders we are gaining a better understanding of #marinemammals in the #SWUK to aid with conservation. It’s exciting! #marineconservation #cetaceans #bioacoustics #Devon #ocean #dolphin #porpoise #whale

I use sound to listen for the whistles, moans and clicks of #marine mammals, and to measure #marinenoise. I love nothing more than being at sea with the wind in my hair, #dolphins bowriding, hearing the air reverberating with the sound of their whistles.

🐳 Hi, I’m Clare (@ClareEmbling), I run the Marine Vertebrate Conservation Research Unit (X: @MarineVerts) and I’m an associate professor of marine ecology. 🐬 My research interests are primarily focused on the #conservation and #ecology of #marinevertebrates.

⛵ I am so excited to share our #research with you all during our #summersurveys and we would love it if you followed along on our journey! ️ #marinemammals #conservation #marinevertebrate #sailing #universityofplymouth #oceanconservation

🐋 My favourite marine experience was during last summer when I went on a sea life safari; I saw #bottlenosedolphins, #Rissosdolphins, #commondolphins, #harbourporpoises and a #minkewhale, all in one day!

🐬 Hi! I’m Becky and for the past year I have been working with the #SouthCoast Bottlenose Dolphin Consortium (@sc_bottlenosedolphins) to increase engagement and to help with #dataanalysis. 💻

🐬 I am so excited to share the amazing work the unit is doing, and hopefully increase interest and awareness surrounding these incredible #marinemammals.

🦈 My current interests are #sciencecommunication and #conservationphysiology. One of my favourite experiences happened earlier this year, during a placement in #SouthAfrica I was able to swim alongside 187 #RaggedToothSharks, they are my favourite #marinevertebrates!

Hello! My name is Tiana(@tatigrades) and I am currently completing a #placementyear as part of my #MarineBiology Degree. At the moment I am working with the #MarineVertebrate #Conservation unit in bioacoustics monitoring to increase my experience and help out with #dataanalysis.

so I aim to use that experience alongside my developing #bioacoustics experience to look at things with a unique perspective. 🤝 Excited to share our work and journey with everyone and get as many unique perspectives and skills involved as possible.

🐋 I am particularly interested in humpback whale vocalisations and how they are affected by #oceanographic changes. I have been #diving all over the world and fortunate to experience a diverse range of #marinehabitats firsthand,

🤿 Hi, I’m Matt. I am a #MarineBiology placement student and #scientificdiver. I’m currently developing experience in marine bioacoustics alongside the #MarineVertebrates #Conservation Research Unit.

and I am excited to share with you all the incredible things that the research unit and #placementstudents are getting up to! #oceangiants #marinemammalconservation #marineconservation #marinenoise

I was also part of the @lamaveresearch Olive Ridley Turtle Project team for this nesting season that tagged olive ridley #seaturtles for the first time in the #Philippines! 🐋 I believe #marineconservation is all about getting as many people involved and interested as possible,

🐬 I am particularly interested in #dolphin vocalisations and how #cetacean behaviour is affected by #anthropogenicnoise pollution.