National Whale and Dolphin Watch is back!
Sea Watch Foundation hopes as many people as possible will join in on the nine-day event that runs from Saturday July 23 to Sunday July 31.
Sea Watch Foundation hopes as many people as possible will join in on the nine-day event that runs from Saturday July 23 to Sunday July 31.
Marine mammal rescue charity BDMLR (British Divers Marine Life Rescue) brought the mammal ashore and the Scottish Marine Animals Stranding Scheme was notified
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The dolphin turned out to be a large adult male, showing very little external damage, with worn teeth indicating that it may had been an older individual.
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The clock had been ticking, with Marine Scotland aiming to conclude the licensing process by March 1 this year.
Evidence collected during marine expeditions revealed a 24 per cent rise compared to the previous year.
People are being urged to report sighting of cetaceans to boost the national database.