We work collaboratively with Aberdeen University Lighthouse Field Station to monitor the conservation status of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) on the East Coast of Scotland, under an agreement with NatureScot.
Long Term Monitoring
Since 2009, SMRU has conducted photo-identification surveys in Tayside.
Individual dolphins are identified through unique natural markings. Learn more about the East Coast ID catalogue and meet animals see regularly in the Tayside.
Get Involved
Send in your dorsal fin photos to help us learn about dolphin movements along the east coast of Scotland and England
Strandings
If you come across a live marine mammal stranding, please contact BDLMR. If you come across a dead stranding in Scotland contact SMASS, or in England and Wales contact CSIP.