Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre


You can learn more about Cardigan Bay's marine life here (in New Quay, 7 miles from Aberaeron) and also join a dolphin-survey boat trip, as researchers collect data on bottlenose dolphins and other local marine mammals. Trips vary in length and price (two hours aboard the Sulaire costs £20; four hours/a full day aboard the Anna Lloyd is £38/65) and dates are posted on the website. Call 01545-560032 to ensure the weather-dependent trips are on.


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