CBMWC
@cbmwc.bsky.social
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC), part of the @wtsww.bsky.social.
🐬 Dedicated to marine research, 🌊 conservation & 🧐awareness in Cardigan Bay & the Irish Sea
📍New Quay, Ceredigion 🏴
https://linktr.ee/CBMWC
🐟🌊🐬🐳🐙🐋🦭🪼🦈🐚🦀
🐬 Dedicated to marine research, 🌊 conservation & 🧐awareness in Cardigan Bay & the Irish Sea
📍New Quay, Ceredigion 🏴
https://linktr.ee/CBMWC
🐟🌊🐬🐳🐙🐋🦭🪼🦈🐚🦀
💞 Shell-ebrate Anti-Valentine's Day with some terribly salty marine themed puns 😂🐚
February 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM
💞 Shell-ebrate Anti-Valentine's Day with some terribly salty marine themed puns 😂🐚
#FinFriday 🐬
We're bringing you some luck this Friday the 13th! 🍀Sailors consider dolphins to be good omens. 🐬 In Greek mythology, they were Poseidon's messengers. 🔱 And were thought to guide sailors safely to shore. 🔱
#GoodOmen #GreekMythology
We're bringing you some luck this Friday the 13th! 🍀Sailors consider dolphins to be good omens. 🐬 In Greek mythology, they were Poseidon's messengers. 🔱 And were thought to guide sailors safely to shore. 🔱
#GoodOmen #GreekMythology
February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
#FinFriday 🐬
We're bringing you some luck this Friday the 13th! 🍀Sailors consider dolphins to be good omens. 🐬 In Greek mythology, they were Poseidon's messengers. 🔱 And were thought to guide sailors safely to shore. 🔱
#GoodOmen #GreekMythology
We're bringing you some luck this Friday the 13th! 🍀Sailors consider dolphins to be good omens. 🐬 In Greek mythology, they were Poseidon's messengers. 🔱 And were thought to guide sailors safely to shore. 🔱
#GoodOmen #GreekMythology
🌈 Double rainbow! 🌈
Spotted by our #MarineConservation volunteer Maggie during a #DolphinWatch survey.🐬
#DoubleRainbow
Spotted by our #MarineConservation volunteer Maggie during a #DolphinWatch survey.🐬
#DoubleRainbow
February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
🌈 Double rainbow! 🌈
Spotted by our #MarineConservation volunteer Maggie during a #DolphinWatch survey.🐬
#DoubleRainbow
Spotted by our #MarineConservation volunteer Maggie during a #DolphinWatch survey.🐬
#DoubleRainbow
👩🔬🙌 It's #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! 🙌👩🔬
✨We're celebrating our #MarineConservation staff, volunteers and members of our #LivingSeas youth forum! 💙Our marine conservation work wouldn't be possible without these passionate and dedicated people 🫶
#WomenInScience
✨We're celebrating our #MarineConservation staff, volunteers and members of our #LivingSeas youth forum! 💙Our marine conservation work wouldn't be possible without these passionate and dedicated people 🫶
#WomenInScience
February 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
👩🔬🙌 It's #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! 🙌👩🔬
✨We're celebrating our #MarineConservation staff, volunteers and members of our #LivingSeas youth forum! 💙Our marine conservation work wouldn't be possible without these passionate and dedicated people 🫶
#WomenInScience
✨We're celebrating our #MarineConservation staff, volunteers and members of our #LivingSeas youth forum! 💙Our marine conservation work wouldn't be possible without these passionate and dedicated people 🫶
#WomenInScience
👀 Weekly Sightings Update 🌊
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 10 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝There were brief sightings of dolphins towards the end of the week.🐬 Our favourite, Snowcap was spotted on Friday.🏔️
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 10 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝There were brief sightings of dolphins towards the end of the week.🐬 Our favourite, Snowcap was spotted on Friday.🏔️
February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
👀 Weekly Sightings Update 🌊
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 10 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝There were brief sightings of dolphins towards the end of the week.🐬 Our favourite, Snowcap was spotted on Friday.🏔️
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 10 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝There were brief sightings of dolphins towards the end of the week.🐬 Our favourite, Snowcap was spotted on Friday.🏔️
📢 Our visitor centre will be open for February half term from Monday 16th to Friday 20th of February🙌✨
We'll be open 10am-3pm so pop in to discover more about local marine wildlife 🐬or browse our gift shop 🛍️⚠️Please note our gift shop will be cash only! 💸
We'll be open 10am-3pm so pop in to discover more about local marine wildlife 🐬or browse our gift shop 🛍️⚠️Please note our gift shop will be cash only! 💸
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
📢 Our visitor centre will be open for February half term from Monday 16th to Friday 20th of February🙌✨
We'll be open 10am-3pm so pop in to discover more about local marine wildlife 🐬or browse our gift shop 🛍️⚠️Please note our gift shop will be cash only! 💸
We'll be open 10am-3pm so pop in to discover more about local marine wildlife 🐬or browse our gift shop 🛍️⚠️Please note our gift shop will be cash only! 💸
💭Office quote of the day ... "It's crazy how many wild animals were born on your birthday" 🤔🎂🤣
#FridayThoughts #OfficeChats #ThankGodItsFriday
#FridayThoughts #OfficeChats #ThankGodItsFriday
February 6, 2026 at 12:41 PM
💭Office quote of the day ... "It's crazy how many wild animals were born on your birthday" 🤔🎂🤣
#FridayThoughts #OfficeChats #ThankGodItsFriday
#FridayThoughts #OfficeChats #ThankGodItsFriday
✨ A few highlights from our #DolphinDietDetectives event at Aberystwyth Bandstand on Saturday 🔬🐬
✨ Ychydig o uchafbwyntiau o’n digwyddiad #DolphinDietDetectives yn Nhafarn Gerdd Aberystwyth ddydd Sadwrn 🔬🐬
#CommunityEngagement #DiscoverDolphins
✨ Ychydig o uchafbwyntiau o’n digwyddiad #DolphinDietDetectives yn Nhafarn Gerdd Aberystwyth ddydd Sadwrn 🔬🐬
#CommunityEngagement #DiscoverDolphins
February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
✨ A few highlights from our #DolphinDietDetectives event at Aberystwyth Bandstand on Saturday 🔬🐬
✨ Ychydig o uchafbwyntiau o’n digwyddiad #DolphinDietDetectives yn Nhafarn Gerdd Aberystwyth ddydd Sadwrn 🔬🐬
#CommunityEngagement #DiscoverDolphins
✨ Ychydig o uchafbwyntiau o’n digwyddiad #DolphinDietDetectives yn Nhafarn Gerdd Aberystwyth ddydd Sadwrn 🔬🐬
#CommunityEngagement #DiscoverDolphins
Leaping into February ... FINALLY 🙌😅🐬
#ThankGodItsFebruary #JanuaryIsOver #LeapingIntoFebruary #BottlenoseDolphin
#ThankGodItsFebruary #JanuaryIsOver #LeapingIntoFebruary #BottlenoseDolphin
February 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Leaping into February ... FINALLY 🙌😅🐬
#ThankGodItsFebruary #JanuaryIsOver #LeapingIntoFebruary #BottlenoseDolphin
#ThankGodItsFebruary #JanuaryIsOver #LeapingIntoFebruary #BottlenoseDolphin
👀Looking for a good book to read?📖
💕 Here's what we recommend! 📚
Comment below your recommendations!📝
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#octopus #bookrecommendation #readmore #environmental #book #reading #nature #podsquad #livingseas #marineconservation #cbmwc #wtsww #wildlifetrusts #NewQuay #NewQuayWales #CardiganBay
💕 Here's what we recommend! 📚
Comment below your recommendations!📝
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#octopus #bookrecommendation #readmore #environmental #book #reading #nature #podsquad #livingseas #marineconservation #cbmwc #wtsww #wildlifetrusts #NewQuay #NewQuayWales #CardiganBay
January 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
👀Looking for a good book to read?📖
💕 Here's what we recommend! 📚
Comment below your recommendations!📝
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#octopus #bookrecommendation #readmore #environmental #book #reading #nature #podsquad #livingseas #marineconservation #cbmwc #wtsww #wildlifetrusts #NewQuay #NewQuayWales #CardiganBay
💕 Here's what we recommend! 📚
Comment below your recommendations!📝
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#octopus #bookrecommendation #readmore #environmental #book #reading #nature #podsquad #livingseas #marineconservation #cbmwc #wtsww #wildlifetrusts #NewQuay #NewQuayWales #CardiganBay
We're not always looking for large marine species! 🐛 Can you spot the Emerald Leaf Worm in the image? 🔍
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#emeraldleafworm #worm #nature #funfact #livingseas #marineconservation #cbmwc #wtsww #NewQuayWales #CardiganBay #GronfaRhwydweithiauNatur #NatureNetworksFund
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#emeraldleafworm #worm #nature #funfact #livingseas #marineconservation #cbmwc #wtsww #NewQuayWales #CardiganBay #GronfaRhwydweithiauNatur #NatureNetworksFund
January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
We're not always looking for large marine species! 🐛 Can you spot the Emerald Leaf Worm in the image? 🔍
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#emeraldleafworm #worm #nature #funfact #livingseas #marineconservation #cbmwc #wtsww #NewQuayWales #CardiganBay #GronfaRhwydweithiauNatur #NatureNetworksFund
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#emeraldleafworm #worm #nature #funfact #livingseas #marineconservation #cbmwc #wtsww #NewQuayWales #CardiganBay #GronfaRhwydweithiauNatur #NatureNetworksFund
📅 Upcoming Event 📅
🕵️ Become a #DolphinDietDetective and dive into a range of interactive experiments and activities. 🔬
🗺️ Where - Aberystwyth Band Stand
📅 When - Saturday 31st January
⏱️ Time - Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm
#engagementevent #communityengagement
🕵️ Become a #DolphinDietDetective and dive into a range of interactive experiments and activities. 🔬
🗺️ Where - Aberystwyth Band Stand
📅 When - Saturday 31st January
⏱️ Time - Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm
#engagementevent #communityengagement
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📅 Upcoming Event 📅
🕵️ Become a #DolphinDietDetective and dive into a range of interactive experiments and activities. 🔬
🗺️ Where - Aberystwyth Band Stand
📅 When - Saturday 31st January
⏱️ Time - Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm
#engagementevent #communityengagement
🕵️ Become a #DolphinDietDetective and dive into a range of interactive experiments and activities. 🔬
🗺️ Where - Aberystwyth Band Stand
📅 When - Saturday 31st January
⏱️ Time - Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm
#engagementevent #communityengagement
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👀 Weekly Sightings Update 🌊🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 8 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝We had a few surveys with dolphins as well as some rainbows!
January 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
👀 Weekly Sightings Update 🌊🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 8 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝We had a few surveys with dolphins as well as some rainbows!
January 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
🥳 Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus! 💘 Happy St Dwynwen's day! 📅
🐧 Puffin pairs can stay together for 20 years or more. 😍 The spend the winter apart at sea and when they reunite they will perform a beak-rubbing display to strengthen their bond.💓
#StDwynwensDay
🐧 Puffin pairs can stay together for 20 years or more. 😍 The spend the winter apart at sea and when they reunite they will perform a beak-rubbing display to strengthen their bond.💓
#StDwynwensDay
January 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🥳 Dydd Santes Dwynwen Hapus! 💘 Happy St Dwynwen's day! 📅
🐧 Puffin pairs can stay together for 20 years or more. 😍 The spend the winter apart at sea and when they reunite they will perform a beak-rubbing display to strengthen their bond.💓
#StDwynwensDay
🐧 Puffin pairs can stay together for 20 years or more. 😍 The spend the winter apart at sea and when they reunite they will perform a beak-rubbing display to strengthen their bond.💓
#StDwynwensDay
🧑🤝🧑Over the weekend our #LivingSeas Youth forum attended the #StandForNatureWales Youth Summit 🌍
✨We came together from across Wales 🏴 to share ideas, take part in activities & workshops around sustainability & climate change.👩🏫 💙
#youthforum #climateaction #youthaction
✨We came together from across Wales 🏴 to share ideas, take part in activities & workshops around sustainability & climate change.👩🏫 💙
#youthforum #climateaction #youthaction
January 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
🧑🤝🧑Over the weekend our #LivingSeas Youth forum attended the #StandForNatureWales Youth Summit 🌍
✨We came together from across Wales 🏴 to share ideas, take part in activities & workshops around sustainability & climate change.👩🏫 💙
#youthforum #climateaction #youthaction
✨We came together from across Wales 🏴 to share ideas, take part in activities & workshops around sustainability & climate change.👩🏫 💙
#youthforum #climateaction #youthaction
📺 Tune into our #DolphinWatchLive webcam and look out for marine mammals, stormy seas and stunning views👀
Watch and subscribe here 👉 champ.ly/oKACvpKR
#wildlifelifewebcam #CBWildlife
Watch and subscribe here 👉 champ.ly/oKACvpKR
#wildlifelifewebcam #CBWildlife
January 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM
📺 Tune into our #DolphinWatchLive webcam and look out for marine mammals, stormy seas and stunning views👀
Watch and subscribe here 👉 champ.ly/oKACvpKR
#wildlifelifewebcam #CBWildlife
Watch and subscribe here 👉 champ.ly/oKACvpKR
#wildlifelifewebcam #CBWildlife
✨ We'd like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who took part in the Mari Lwyd procession this year! 🐴🙏 We raised £278.20 in support of our vital #MarineConservation work 🤩 and are helping to keep Welsh traditions alive 🏴
#fundraising #Welshtradition
#fundraising #Welshtradition
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM
✨ We'd like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who took part in the Mari Lwyd procession this year! 🐴🙏 We raised £278.20 in support of our vital #MarineConservation work 🤩 and are helping to keep Welsh traditions alive 🏴
#fundraising #Welshtradition
#fundraising #Welshtradition
Reposted by CBMWC
We're hiring a Communications Officer! 🦭
We're looking for a creative individual with an eye for design and flair for storytelling to create engaging content across our communications channels to inspire action for nature.
Apply by 26th Jan: www.welshwildlife.org/jobs
We're looking for a creative individual with an eye for design and flair for storytelling to create engaging content across our communications channels to inspire action for nature.
Apply by 26th Jan: www.welshwildlife.org/jobs
January 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We're hiring a Communications Officer! 🦭
We're looking for a creative individual with an eye for design and flair for storytelling to create engaging content across our communications channels to inspire action for nature.
Apply by 26th Jan: www.welshwildlife.org/jobs
We're looking for a creative individual with an eye for design and flair for storytelling to create engaging content across our communications channels to inspire action for nature.
Apply by 26th Jan: www.welshwildlife.org/jobs
👀Weekly Sightings Update🌊
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 9 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝On Wednesday 7 Bottlenose Dolphins and an impressive 16 Cormorants🐬
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#dolphinsurvey #marinemammals #landsurvey #volunteers #podsquad #marineconservation #wtsww #NewQuayWales
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 9 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝On Wednesday 7 Bottlenose Dolphins and an impressive 16 Cormorants🐬
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#dolphinsurvey #marinemammals #landsurvey #volunteers #podsquad #marineconservation #wtsww #NewQuayWales
January 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
👀Weekly Sightings Update🌊
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 9 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝On Wednesday 7 Bottlenose Dolphins and an impressive 16 Cormorants🐬
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#dolphinsurvey #marinemammals #landsurvey #volunteers #podsquad #marineconservation #wtsww #NewQuayWales
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 9 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝On Wednesday 7 Bottlenose Dolphins and an impressive 16 Cormorants🐬
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#dolphinsurvey #marinemammals #landsurvey #volunteers #podsquad #marineconservation #wtsww #NewQuayWales
👀Did you know?🕵️♂️
Squat Lobsters are more closely related to hermit crabs than true crabs and lobsters!🦞However they do not use shells,🐚instead they squeeze into tight spaces and use their claws to defend themselves🪨
#squatlobster #marineconservation #cbmwc #wtsww #NewQuayWales #CardiganBay
Squat Lobsters are more closely related to hermit crabs than true crabs and lobsters!🦞However they do not use shells,🐚instead they squeeze into tight spaces and use their claws to defend themselves🪨
#squatlobster #marineconservation #cbmwc #wtsww #NewQuayWales #CardiganBay
January 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
👀Did you know?🕵️♂️
Squat Lobsters are more closely related to hermit crabs than true crabs and lobsters!🦞However they do not use shells,🐚instead they squeeze into tight spaces and use their claws to defend themselves🪨
#squatlobster #marineconservation #cbmwc #wtsww #NewQuayWales #CardiganBay
Squat Lobsters are more closely related to hermit crabs than true crabs and lobsters!🦞However they do not use shells,🐚instead they squeeze into tight spaces and use their claws to defend themselves🪨
#squatlobster #marineconservation #cbmwc #wtsww #NewQuayWales #CardiganBay
📚 Animals are given scientific names as a universal way of identifying species — no matter the language or region.🌍
🔠 The name is usually in Latin as it was the 'scientific language' during the 18th century when the system was established 🔙 ⌛
🧑🎨Created by #MarineConservation vol Libby 🖼
🔠 The name is usually in Latin as it was the 'scientific language' during the 18th century when the system was established 🔙 ⌛
🧑🎨Created by #MarineConservation vol Libby 🖼
January 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
📚 Animals are given scientific names as a universal way of identifying species — no matter the language or region.🌍
🔠 The name is usually in Latin as it was the 'scientific language' during the 18th century when the system was established 🔙 ⌛
🧑🎨Created by #MarineConservation vol Libby 🖼
🔠 The name is usually in Latin as it was the 'scientific language' during the 18th century when the system was established 🔙 ⌛
🧑🎨Created by #MarineConservation vol Libby 🖼
We always talk about perfect summer days in New Quay ☀️ but our coastline is just as beautiful in the winter ❄️😍
#wintersunrise #coastalview #beachlife
#wintersunrise #coastalview #beachlife
January 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We always talk about perfect summer days in New Quay ☀️ but our coastline is just as beautiful in the winter ❄️😍
#wintersunrise #coastalview #beachlife
#wintersunrise #coastalview #beachlife
Reposted by CBMWC
Job opportunity 🌊
Wildlife Trust Wales are hiring a Marine Officer! If you looking for a role that will deliver significant benefits for marine life in Welsh seas, apply by 18th January.
Find out more: champ.ly/UVksm6Jt
📸 Linda Pitkin/2020VISION
#EnvironmentJob #ConservationCareers
Wildlife Trust Wales are hiring a Marine Officer! If you looking for a role that will deliver significant benefits for marine life in Welsh seas, apply by 18th January.
Find out more: champ.ly/UVksm6Jt
📸 Linda Pitkin/2020VISION
#EnvironmentJob #ConservationCareers
January 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Job opportunity 🌊
Wildlife Trust Wales are hiring a Marine Officer! If you looking for a role that will deliver significant benefits for marine life in Welsh seas, apply by 18th January.
Find out more: champ.ly/UVksm6Jt
📸 Linda Pitkin/2020VISION
#EnvironmentJob #ConservationCareers
Wildlife Trust Wales are hiring a Marine Officer! If you looking for a role that will deliver significant benefits for marine life in Welsh seas, apply by 18th January.
Find out more: champ.ly/UVksm6Jt
📸 Linda Pitkin/2020VISION
#EnvironmentJob #ConservationCareers
👀 Weekly Sightings Update 🌊
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 3 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝 Our slow start to 2026 was due to the weather ❄️ but 3 bottlenose dolphins were spotted during the first survey 🐬🎉
#citizenscience
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 3 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝 Our slow start to 2026 was due to the weather ❄️ but 3 bottlenose dolphins were spotted during the first survey 🐬🎉
#citizenscience
January 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
👀 Weekly Sightings Update 🌊
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 3 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝 Our slow start to 2026 was due to the weather ❄️ but 3 bottlenose dolphins were spotted during the first survey 🐬🎉
#citizenscience
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 3 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝 Our slow start to 2026 was due to the weather ❄️ but 3 bottlenose dolphins were spotted during the first survey 🐬🎉
#citizenscience