“The app was developed to give us up-to-date information about where whales are being seen, and as soon as someone logs a sighting, that information is uploaded straight to the web,” he said.

“It not only helps us to track their movements, but it allows everyone with access to the internet or a smartphone to know whereabouts to position themselves for a sighting.

“We’re even getting details right down to the species of whale, which is fantastic.”

With the National Whale Census Day coming up on June 29, Mr Ross recommends downloading the app now on the off-chance of a sighting.

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