Gairloch Marine Life Centre and Cruises
Harbour Porpoise
Acoustic Work



Scottish Marine Wildlife Operators Association


Sea Watch Foundation


Wild Scotland


Accredited Wildlife Safe Operator





Acoustic Work

Using loaned equipment we have been studying whale and dolphin acoustics for a number of years. This year we have our own new equipment on the boat and by making underwater recordings, we aim to look at the acoustic behaviour of cetaceans and investigate the level of noise pollution in the area. The recordings are made using a hydrophone. We have already successfully recorded sounds of harbour porpoises in Gairloch.

Click here to listen to the sound of a porpoise (MP3, 473KB) Click here to listen to the sound of a porpoise, recorded in Strath Bay, Gairloch (MP3, 473KB)


Sea Watch - Photo : Ian French   Harbour Porpoise - Photo : I Birks   Common Dolphin - Photo : P Evans