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Last Update >> April 21st 2001
 

We have compiled this resource of links, relating to Dolphins and the Friends of the Moray Firth Dolphins, so that once you have browsed through our site you can learn more about cetaceans from organisations such as the Whale and Dolphin conservation Society and International Dolphin Watch.

Recommended Contacts:

These are the addresses, and website if the organisation has one, of a variety of useful organisations to do with dolphins:
Name Address Website

Friends of the Moray Firth Dolphins

4, Craigview, Findochty, Banffshire, AB56 4QF. http://www.loupers.com
Moray Firth Wildlife Centre Tugnet, Spey Bay, Fochabers, Moray, IV32 7PJ  
Scottish Natural Heritage 33, Reidhaven Street, Elgin, Moray  
Aberdeen University Lighthouse Field Station, Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8YJ  
Sea Watch Foundation 7, Andrews Lane, Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 7DY  
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Alexander House, James Street West, Bath, BA1 2BT http://www.wdcs.org/
The Strandings Coordinator Scottish Agricultural College, Drummondhill, Stratherrick Road, Inverness, IV2 4JZ  
Doug Hawkes, Moray Coastal Ranger Moray District Council, High Street, Elgin, Moray  
International Dolphin Watch North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, HU14 3ET  
Dolphinicity 68, Plantion Drive, North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, HU14 3BB  
Earthkind Human Education Street, Bound Green Rd., London, N22 4AU  
Marine Connection P.O. Box 2404, London, W2 3WG  
The Seal and Dolphin Centre A9 (North) Car Park, North Kessock, Inverness, IV1 1XT  

Recommended Viewing:

Over the years there has been some excellent footage of whales and dolphins on TV. Some have been released on video and here are a few to warm the heart:
Title Author(s) Production Company
Dolphins in the Bay The Friends of the Moray
Firth Dolphins
Purchase Direct
Following a grant from CWS (Co-op), the group were able to make an hour long film of the dolphins in their own habitat; see them from morning to night - feeding, traveling and at play. Priced at £ 10.00 .
The Dolphins Touch Horace Dobbs I.D.W
Whale Song Whales and Dolphins in the Pacific Castle Communications
Fins and Flukes The Kent Dolphin Group  

Recommended Reading:

The following books are packed with information, stories and tales of wonder about people and their quest to see a dolphin:
Title Author Publishers
Bottlenose Dolphins
Drs. Paul Thompson and Ben Wilson World Life Library.
The Natural History of Whales and Dolphins
Dr. Peter Evans Christopher Helms Ltd.
Encounters with Whales and Dolphins.
Wade Doak Hodder & Stoughton
Whale Nation
Heathcote Williams Johnathan Cape Ltd.
Naturally Scottish, Whales and Dolphins.
  S.N.H Publications.
Dance to a Dolphins Song
Horace Dobbs Johnathan Cape Ltd.
Tale of Two Dolphins
Horace Dobbs Johnathan Cape Ltd.
Trail of a Whale
Mark Cawardind Thunder Bay Publications Co.