Firstly, we made posters for accommodation providers to include in welcome packs for guests who might go out on the sea.
We’ve also had signs made that we are trying to get displayed on all the harbours and jetties around our coast.
And, last but not least, (because we believe in kid power!) we’re launching a colouring competition for young people: posters with a dolphin colouring picture on the reverse that can be coloured in and hung your window at home.
Posters and colouring sheets are available from Ullapool Sea Saver’s HQ or the Shearwater Cruises Office in Ullapool and we can post them out to any youth clubs, schools or individuals that want them. The Ullapool Tourist Office has them for hotels, guesthouses, businesses and self-catering welcome packs. And of course we can email them out to anyone too!
We’re hoping that by doing this everyone will learn how to treat the dolphin in a way that not only respects and protects them, but might actually make them more likely to come visit us again, allowing us all to enjoy and love them when they choose to visit.
Let’s get everyone knowing how to #RespectAndProtect our wildlife - not only good for the wildlife but also all of us who love and hope to see the animals too.
Thanks to Duncan Todd for making our poster and graphics, and to everyone who helped put up signs at Ullapool Harbour and Jetty, Badentarbet Harbour, Ullapool Campsite, Ardmair Campsite and Badluarach and Scoraig jetties on Little Loch Broom. Thanks also to everyone who donated to the #TedSquirrel Sign fund as this is has helped cover costs for the signs and posters.
Full guidelines for how best to view marine life can be found at https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/land-and-sea-management/managing-coasts-and-seas/scottish-marine-wildlife-watching-code
(Basic summary - don’t go too fast or too close, don’t stay too long and always let them decide if they want to interact.)
If using commercial tour boats and guides, we always recommend going with WiSe trained and accredited operators.