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Act now to protect Scotland's whales and dolphins
This autumn, Scotland’s government decides if whales and dolphins will be included in a marine reserve in the Hebrides - they need protection. Sign our quick and easy petition now to make sure the government makes the right decision.
• Sign our petition today
• What are Marine Protected Areas?
Clever whales and dolphins help doctor become BBC’s Mastermind
They can use tools , they can recognise themselves in the mirror, they often live in close social groups, some passing on knowledge from one generation to the next, but its not just whales and dolphins that are smart as Aberdeen-born doctor and member of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, Gary Grant proved when he was crowned 2012 BBC Mastermind Champion answering question on whales and dolphins in the grand final. Find out more.
Support the Dolphin Dog Walk
This summer, WDCS's two canine research assistants, Kila and Harvey, will be taking part in an 11 mile sponsored walk across the beautiful island of Lewis in the Hebrides, in order to raise funds to help protect dolphins. You can support our intrepid four-legged friends by texting DOGS64 £5 to 70070 or sponsoring them at: www.justgiving.com/dolphindogwalk
WDCS Report Critical Of UK Laws Protecting Whales And Dolphins
WDCS has released a new and highly critical report which reviews the laws that are intended to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises in UK waters.
The report looks at the complex and confusing laws that offer differing levels of protection to the same animals in different parts of the country, and why species such as the harbour porpoise have had much of their protection removed in England and Wales. Find out more.
Help our campaign to end dolphin captivity in Europe
To support our campaign to end dolphin captivity in the EU we want to make a bold statement to the European Parliament in the form of a petition created from origami dolphins. Please help us by creating your dolphin today.
Is the fish you buy supplied by Icelandic whalers?
There are currently 10,500 fish and chip shops in the UK - is yours supplying fish supplied by whalers? Join our campaign to stop fish connected with whaling being sold in the UK.
See our list of supermarkets and other outlets that have agreed not to sell this fish, as well as those companies who still do.
• Fish and chips - the connection to whaling
• Who buys fish connected to whalers
• Britain's best fish and chip shops support us
• Write to the fish suppliers

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