Fins off Pembrokeshire coast
Marine experts say that groups of fin whales are now returning to Welsh waters on an annual basis.
The fin whale is the second largest living animal (growing up to 27 metres in length) after the blue whale and is an endangered species.
Research by the Sea Trust indicates that pods of fin whales are swimming to waters off Pembrokeshire every year, in increasingly larger numbers.
It's remarkable to think that these magnificent creatures are swimming around, just off the Welsh coast during the summer months. Read more on BBC News.
Here are a few photos of the spectacle, courtesy of Richard Crossen and the Sea Trust:
And last week also saw a blue shark being washed up on a beach near Amroth.
The five-and-a-half feet long shark had no obvious signs of injury, so probably died from an unknown illness. It had been seen swimming uncharacteristically close to shore on the previous day indicating that is was unwell, as they are normally found in deeper water.
A dead blue shark near Amroth on 18 August, 2011. Image by Richard Crossen.
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