People from all walks of life can become involved in helping with non-invasive study of the whales, dolphins and porpoises of the Moray Firth.
The Cetacean Research Unit in Gardenstown, an idyllic fishing village in Banffshire, is a small independant group of scientists who have been using photo-id for over 10 years to catalogue firstly the bottlenose dolphins and now also the Minke whales and harbour porpoises. It is not necessary to be a scientist to be able to join the group. Whilst you will learn, for example, how to rescue dolphins and small whales when they strand, you will also assist on the boat and many other activities. For more details, dates and a booking form go to http://www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp On the website you can find scrapbooks from previous years, information on research, rescue, education and much more. This is a very popular expedition and places are limited. Enjoy! All the best Tara White http//:www.crru.org.uk http://www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp
