Marine
There's another world waiting beneath the waves. Seals weave in and out of sunlit kelp forests, cuttlefish flash all the colours of the rainbow, starfish graze along the muddy seabed and…
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Common dolphin
These energetic dolphins are often spotted in large groups which will approach boats, bowriding and leaping alongside. At sea, they can form superpods - huge groups made up of thousands of…
Bottlenose dolphin
The bottlenose dolphins in our waters are the biggest of their kind – they need to be able to cope with our chilly waters!
Risso’s dolphin
Risso’s dolphins are mysterious creatures usually only found in deep, offshore waters.
White-beaked dolphin
Look out for the distinctive white beak that gives this energetic dolphin its name. Don’t be surprised to see them breach and bowride too!
How to see whales and dolphins around Scilly
The Isles of Scilly is one of the best places in the UK to enjoy cetaceans. Dolphins, whales and porpoises are spotted all year round, from shore and from boat trips.
Scilly's seaweeds
A rockpool can match any garden in wildness and rugged beauty. The seashore itself is a rich, vibrant jungle of life, home to thousands of creatures and plants that make up our spectacular marine…
Share your oystercatcher sightings
This summer, we are asking visitors and residents to share their sightings of oystercatchers around Scilly. What were they doing, how many were there, and where are the hotspots that we need to protect? If you see these special shorebirds, let us know so that we can work to conserve them.
Thank you for sharing your sightings
Thank you for sharing your sightings of Scilly's most iconic shorebird. The map below shows all of our sightings so far. We'll be taking all of this data, combining it with our own breeding seabird survey and using this protect our precious oystercatchers into the future.
Minke whale
The UK's smallest whale, the minke whale, is notoriously inquisitive around boats and is even known to breach clear of the water. Beware though - their fragrant breath has given them the…
Humpback whale
The humpback whale is making a comeback, with more and more individuals being seen in UK seas every year. They are well known for their acrobatic behaviour - so don't be surprised to see them…
Porbeagle shark
The porbeagle shark is a member of the shark family Lamnidae, making it one of the closest living relatives of the great white shark.