Whale 'superhighway' off the west coast of Ireland

A fin whale lunge feeding on sprat with common dolphins and Manx shearwaters in attendance off Union Hall, Co Cork. Picture: Tom Ormond

The waters off the west coast of Ireland are among the great "superhighways" of the world for migrating whales, a major new study on the travelling patterns of the various species has revealed.

A report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and its partners has been described as the "first truly comprehensive look at whale migrations".