The Centre Opening times are 9am until 5pm, seven days a week. During the summer holidays we will be open until 6pm. 'FREE ENTRY' so please come and visit us when here
The Marine Wildlife Centre at New Quay monitors the local dolphin population along the Ceredigion coast. Not only does the centre monitor dolphins it is also involved with university students studying in the marine environment. Observations of dolphins are carried out from the land, at sea along the coast, and also offshore. The Bottlenose Dolphins are frequent visitors along this coast throughout the year as is the Harbour Porpoises. Survey's have revealed that up to 200+ live within the Cardigan Bay area. The old coastguard lookout above Birds Rock was restored in 2001 to become the Cardigan Bay lookout.
The coast line between New Quay and Cardigan Island has aways been noted for its marine wildlife. Back in 1991 when a petition from local people called for a voluntary marine project be established involving the local authority. Today it is recognised from Europe as being a Special Area of Conservation. There are two groups, the voluntary Marine Heritage Coast and the statutory Cardigan SAC who have observation areas along the coast monitoring the dolphin and porpoise population. The Atlantic Grey Seals also breed in small coves giving birth to there young from late summer.
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