Adopt a Dolphin are delighted to be launching our first EVER Christmas cards. Each card has been lovingly created by artists who support Sea Watch Foundation. We are thrilled with the way they look; the colours, painting effects, and designs. Open them up, and each one has a different Christmas message. Two of our cards… View more
As many may know, Sea Watch Foundation works tirelessly to protect and conserve UK cetaceans. However, it’s not only those in the UK that need our help. Currently, a group of dedicated people are working to save a species on the edge – a small porpoise known as the vaquita. Vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal in… View more
This stunning series of cartoons was produced for Adopt a Dolphin by artist Chris Beaton. So, how does a dolphin stay warm in freezing sea temperatures? Well, they definitely do not pull on a woolly jumper that’s for sure! But, they have some clever ‘tricks’ up their sleeves that they will certainly be… View more
Issues Below The Surface; The State Of Britain’s Salmon Fish Farms Written by Arianne Kenworthy It’s Christmas Day. The fire is on, the presents have been opened and the floor is now littered with discarded paper among which runs a very excited dog. Hungry after the morning’s excitement, we all pile into the kitchen and… View more
It’s that time again! How fast a year goes. The date for our biggest annual event of the year is 29th July – 6th August. So, what is National Whale & Dolphin Watch really all about? Well, perhaps I should firstly ask the question – do you know how many cetacean species occur in UK waters? … View more
Busy talking dolphin! May has been a brilliantly fun month for Adopt a Dolphin, what with visits to schools and festivals! The timing couldn’t have been more perfect, as we have just brought out our new children’s book!! More about that soon!! We started off in a school in Milton Keynes (Bradwell Village), where we talked… View more
Hi again! Our friends at Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips (New Quay, Cardigan Bay) have just released their second video diary especially for you. This video shows some of the sea birds you might see in the area when you visit, and also shows some fabulous, close-up, underwater footage of our fabulous Finned Friend, Tigger! Some of… View more
Hi everyone! As we have SO many new things to tell you about, I thought it would be much nicer to send you this little video! New??? Yes! A new website, new newsletters, new easy payment system, new adoptable dolphins, and of course a new blog!!!! So, without further ado, please welcome our very first VLOG!
One of the events in The Magic Dolphin’s diary this year was to visit Dogfest, Windsor. Now, you’re probably wondering why a project all about dolphins would want to attend a festival that focuses on our four-legged friends? Well, the answer to that is that it’s not only a festival about dogs, it’s an event that celebrates… View more
Hi everyone! Together with Sea Watch I’ve come up with this really cool ‘Dolphin Quiz Challenge’. http://www.themagicdolphin.co.uk/#dolphinchallenge The first few questions are very easy, just to get you in the flow, but they get harder as you go! And guess what…if you get 75% or more you get money off when you buy The… View more
Hi All. This is the story of a very busy, solitary bottlenose dolphin. He’s a famous dolphin now and has been photographed bow-riding HUGE ferries in Scotland, following tiny dingy’s in Dorset, meeting up with mates in Ireland, chasing fast boats in Cornwall, and goodness knows what else!!! It’s good to know he’s still on his… View more
Hi everyone. I’m sitting at home, tucked up in my nice, warm office, and just got a message from Sea Watch Foundation. They want me to tell you all about the problems that have been going on in the UK with all the poor, poor sperm whales. We get many types of whale species in… View more
Hi! I’m Kirsten Hintner, the author of The Magic Dolphin book! Welcome to the very first blog post. If you love dolphins then I hope this blog will quench your thirst for interesting information, stories, updates about UK marine wildlife and much more. The Magic Dolphin is an educational adventure story, and this blog will be… View more
