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Formed in 1991, The
Friends of the Moray Firth Dolphins have grown from a small number
of individuals who set up the group to provide opportunities for
watching and learning more about the dolphins into today's
still-growing membership of around 250. Seven years on the group now
have their own research boat, 'Delphis', and a keen committee whose
enthusiasm for dolphins has seen them evolve into the most organised
voluntary group of cetacean watchers in the Moray Firth.
We gather data from our membership around the Firth,
which is then passed on to Aberdeen University; Sea Watch, WDCS, the
marine connection ,and the CRRU cetacean research and rescue unit. Other organisations such as the Whale and Dolphin
Conservation Society and International Dolphin Watch also utilise
the data
The Friends of the Moray Firth Dolphins are also
involved in raising awareness of the dolphins, with talks and slide
shows in schools and at various groups in the area, and also at
local fayres including our own annual Fun Day, held Findochty. With
the aid of a grant from the C.W.S (Co-Op) we have been able to
produce our own video entitled 'Dolphins in the Bay' and footage
from this was used in the B.B.C program 'Nature Detectives'. We hope
visitors to this site will find the information both useful and
informative
Can you Help??
- We are always on the lookout for people to
assist the group at fund raising events and the stall is a great
way to meet like-minded dolphin folk
- Basic things such as putting up posters,
raffle prizes, press cuttings and good photos are always sought
after
- Please tell other people about the Friends,
the dolphins and this web site.
- If you would like to become a friend of the
Moray Firth Dolphins, please print, complete and return our
Membership Form
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