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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 and Cetacean Research Unit based
at the Moray Firth Wildlife Centre at Spey Bay. 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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