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The Herring Hunt 2023

Join the “Herring Hunt 2023”! Become a citizen scientist and report sightings of herring and co-occurring fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. Everyone – residents, schools, fishers, tour guides, and visitors – can use this web-app and help identify the presence of the Silver Darlings.

West of Scotland Herring Hunt (WOSHH)

If you would like to get involved with the ‘West of Scotland Herring Hunt’ (WOSHH), please visit the WOSHH page to find out how you can join in on the project.
Surveying spawning grounds © Michelle Frost
Watching for spawning activity © Michelle Frost

Do you have herring (or herring-related) photos, videos, artwork, stories, projects or anything else you would like to share? We would love to hear more and feature it on the website. Please get in touch if you’re interested.