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National Marine Aquarium identifies footage of Orca sighting in the Plymouth Sound

Staff at the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) in Plymouth were very excited to view some recent footage of a marine animal submitted for identification, with all characteristics suggesting it was an Orca (Orcinus orca) – one of the Toothed Whales called Odontocetes, and the largest species of dolphin.

As a charity dedicated to connecting us with our Oceans and having just held a national...

Rusty the Whale unveiled in Plymouth

On Wednesday 21 October River Cottage Canteen Plymouth joined forces with charity Surfers Against Sewage in order to raise awareness of marine waste and to launch their fantastic new kid’s menu which doubles up as a marine waste themed educational activity sheet and a pirates hat!

A huge whale made by Plymouth Graduate artist Paul Wright out of recycled plastic bottles has been...