2023 sees record Minke whale sightings in Hebrides, while basking shark sightings hit 20-year low.

A report from the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust reveals record high sightings of minke whales in the Hebrides in 2023, contrasting with a concerning decline in basking shark sightings, which hit a 20-year low with only seven recorded. Experts highlight a potential inverse relationship between the two species' sightings and stress the need for further research to understand the impacts of climate change and other threats to marine biodiversity in the region.

September 24, 2024
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