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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · 27d

We had a fantastic time filming at the @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social international conference! Lovely to catch up with friends & celebrate new shark research. Followed by filming with Dr Sharon Lynch in ever-stunning Cork at Roaringwater Bay. Films coming soon!

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Irish Basking Shark Group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social · Jul 26

Thinking of joining us for our Ocean Literacy Day on Achill?
We have lots of activities planned for the day for shark enthusiasts of all ages.
From headland watched, kayaking, draw along sessions and rockpooling to art instalments, talks, music and film screenings.

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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · Jul 25

It’s #SharkWeek! Earlier this year we had a big encounter while filming with @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social! Filmed by pole cam following @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social Code of Conduct. Huge thanks to Grace Carr & skipper Dave Edwards! #SciComm #Conservation #Explore

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Irish Basking Shark Group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social · Jul 25

As part of the Ocean Literacy day on Achill Island, Irish artist Tom Meskell will be exhibiting his fantastic sailcloth paintings of basking sharks in Gielty’s coffee shop, all day. Come along and say hi! Get details: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Find out more about Tom at tommeskell.com

TOM MESKELL

The Art work of Tom Meskell

tommeskell.com

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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · Jul 22

Editing studio day - wish I was back in the beach with this little fella!

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Irish Basking Shark Group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social · Jul 17

You can register to view the conference virtually, but we will also offer on site registration if you wish to attend in person:
www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025

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Brigit Strawbridge @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social · Jul 12

'The timid hares throw daylight fears away
On the lane’s road to dust and dance and play,
Then dabble in the grain by naught deterred
To lick the dew-fall from the barley’s beard..'

From 'Hares at Play' by JOHN CLARE

Painting: Hare Study: Cornfield at Dusk by Andrew Waddington

#JohnClare #poetry

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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · Jul 12

To celebrate our local sharks I’m chatting with BBC Radio Ulster at 12.30 today! All about sharks, filming & the International Basking Shark Conference! To be held by our lovely group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social in August, check out the IBSG website or we will be filming highlights to share!

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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · Jul 11

Little rescue mission! Found a hedgehog tangled in fishing line & caught on a barbed hook! Some kind people gave me a box & we’ve taken him to the lovely Rosemullion Vets. Please pick up discarded fishing line, you never know what it might catch! 🦔

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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · Jul 2

Dive into Cornwall 360! Exciting news, we’ve been creating a series of 360 immersive videos for @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social Check out the immersive videos on our YouTube or VR headsets with all four short films will be popping up at events around Cornwall! Funded by the Fal and Helford SAC Officer

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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · Jun 27

June has flown by! Bear reminds us to take time to stop & enjoy the flowers 😅 Enjoying a busy summer of films, friends & sunshine

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The Linnean Society of London @linneansociety.bsky.social · Jun 8

This #WorldOceansDay join us in admiring Anna Atkins' amazing algae #Cyanotypes from 1854. 🌊

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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · Jun 8

World Ocean Day in Falmouth! Had a great time on the @fmconservation.bsky.social stall & watching the amazing @beachbeasties basket shark 🦈☀️🌊

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Coral City Camera @coralcitycamera.bsky.social · May 26

Manatees are the OG mermaids fr #manatee #manateesofcoralcity #manatees #mermaid #sirenia #swim #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #miamibeach #biscaynebay #coralcity

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Irish Basking Shark Group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social · May 14

Good news! We are extending our abstract submission until 1 June 23:59 (UTC +1)

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · May 15

A wonderful variety of epiphytes (rainforest indicators) on a low horizontal willow trunk in the woods, including flowering dog violet, wood sorrel, plus holly + birch seedlings.

This is full-on Irish rainforest.
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WildlifeKate @wildlifekate.bsky.social · May 15

Excited to see that the @birdfy cam picked up a polecat having a quick drink pond last night!!!

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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · May 14

And it’s a wrap!🎬 We’ve been filming a new doc on bottom trawling with Grace from @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social under the blazing Irish sun these last two weeks! So many incredible stories & local insights, coming soon…

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Irish Basking Shark Group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social · May 14

Tomorrow is the last day to register with an early bird discount for our international basking shark conference. Get your tickets before prices go up!

International Conference on Basking Sharks

Join us in Galway, Ireland from 29-31 August, 2025 for the International Conference on basking sharks.

www.eventbrite.com

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Dr. Chelsea Gray @divingwsharks.bsky.social · Apr 23

By far, the most common question I get is: do basking sharks close their mouths?

The answer is yes. And they are adorable.

Irish Basking Shark Group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social · Apr 23

Compare the difference when a shark opens its big mouth- that creates a lot of drag! Swimming next to or behind another shark can reduce drag and save energy. The say way its easier to stand behind your tallest friend on a windy day.

Basking shark with its mouth open, zooplankton in the water. Gills visible.

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Irish Basking Shark Group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social · Apr 23

We are accepting abstracts for our International Conference on Basking Sharks! Come to Galway to share your knowledge on basking shark biology or the cultural significance of basking sharks. Abstract submissions close May 15th.

More details here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025

Image of silhouette basking sharks in a torus (circle swimming). Under the image: "international conference on basking sharks. Galway, Ireland. 29-31 August 2025" with an image of Ireland.

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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · Apr 23

Delighted our film Bone Shark Island is an award ✨WINNER✨ We won the environmental category at Houston Underwater Film Festival!

Thanks to Kenix & St Helena National Trust for their research, Michelle Fletcher for gorgeous extra footage & @thefsbi.bsky.social for their generous support of this film

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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · Apr 22

Waiting the snorkeler’s return! Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend ☀️

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Oceana UK @oceanauk.bsky.social · Apr 19

🦑 A colossal squid has been filmed for the FIRST TIME since the species was discovered 100 yrs ago. The COLOSSAL quid, not be be confused with the giant squid, can grow up to 7m in length & weigh up to 500kg - making them the HEAVIEST invertebrate on the planet.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Colossal squid filmed by scientists for first time in ocean

Stunned scientists say the extremely rare squid can weigh up to 500kg (1,100lb).

www.bbc.com

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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · Apr 15

The Irish coastline is shaped by the wild waves of the Celtic Sea🌊 Check out our NEW award-winning short film 'Fair Seas: The Celtic Sea' with @FairSeasIreland! Trailer youtu.be/PMID5cVczvc & screening across Ireland 🎣🐳🤿

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