Apr 07 2024
The weird and the wonderful! Spending our summers in offshore areas for the last 10+ years means we’ve had our fair share of amazing big animal encounters along with a number of oddities too. …
Jan 03 2024
Although we talk a lot about basking sharks and marine life, seabird watching does take up a big part of our trips. They give us a good indicator of where feeding is happening which can …
Jan 02 2024
What do basking sharks eat? Basking sharks eat a type of zooplankton which are small crustaceans called copepods. Generally there are two main species Calanus finmarchicus & Calanus helgolandicus. In the vast and mysterious realms …
Do basking sharks sleep!? On our recent social post, a lot of people suggested the answer was that the shark was sleeping. Look below and see what you think? So firstly, the answer to the …
Dec 20 2023
WILDLIFE: WHAT CAN I SEE ON COLL DURING MY STAY? Nestled in the Inner Hebrides is the Isle of Coll; a wee hidden gem out in the Atlantic and where you will be staying if …
Nov 02 2023
That’s not a headline you were expecting to read I bet! One of our longer term scientific projects is looking at fish piloting with basking sharks. Our records have dated back to 2013 where a …
Nov 01 2023
It’s tricky to call your best ever trip, the years roll on, you have lots of different wildlife encounters, great weather & experiences. However this one has got to be up there. We ticked off …
Sep 29 2023
Visiting the West coast of Scotland, one thing you will notice is how incredibly clear the waters are. Under the surface lives a multitude of interesting species and the clear waters make snorkelling a very …
We are no longer based at Dunstaffnage Marina. Our Oban based trips now depart from town centre transit marina next to the north pier. Please see our FAQ’s for more info on parking and arriving …
Basking sharks generally don’t stay in our waters all year round and migrate off to the sub-tropics during winter. Read more about that here in our other blog, where do basking sharks go in the winter! …
Do Basking Sharks Have Predators? A question we are often asked is, do basking sharks have any natural predators? As these giant sharks are endangered, it is reasonable to wonder if there is anything other …
Feb 06 2023
The coastal town of Oban, known as ‘The Gateway to the Isles’, is a destination in its own right. With beautiful beaches, an abundance of history and access to incredible hiking. Whether you are arriving by …