WDCS UK

WATCH For Whales And Dolphins In West Africa
West African countries have made a ground-breaking agreement for the protection of small whales, dolphins and manatees, which could save the lives of thousands of animals and lead to a safer future for many species.

Calling All Runners!
WDCS are looking for people to participate in the Bath Half Marathon on Sunday 15th March 2009 and raise vital funds for our projects around the world.

4000 Demand Protection For Scottish Seas
On 1st October, Scotland's environment groups, including WDCS, delivered 4444 responses to the Government's consultation on a Scottish Marine Bill.

‘Pod Plodders’ Walk 60 Miles To Protect Dolphins
Resident volunteers living and working at the WDCS Wildlife Centre in Spey Bay have raised almost £1500 to protect the bottlenose dolphins of the Moray Firth.

The Mediterranean: A Multiple Choice Quiz
The Mediterranean is renowned for its beaches and cafe bars, but its marine wildlife is often forgotten. WDCS's Erich Hoyt reveals the secrets of the area's whales and dolphins and the threats they face.

Save Scottish Seas
Join WDCS and other conservation organisations in calling for tough measures to protect the marine environment in the Scottish Marine Bill.

Sperm Whale Dies On The Shores Of The Moray Firth
A sperm whale which got into difficulties in shallow waters in the Moray Firth has died.

Help WDCS End Plans To Display Amazon River Dolphins In Norway!
WDCS, along with the Norwegian Animal Protection Alliance (NAPA), is calling on supporters to help stop plans for Amazon River dolphins to be displayed at a new rainforest-aquarium in Kristiansand, Norway.

The National Junior SeaLife Conference
On 15th and 16th July WDCS attended the first ever National Junior SeaLife Conference

Turn The Tide To Save Scottish Seas
Join WDCS and other Scottish environment charities in calling for tough measures to protect the marine environment in the Scottish Marine Bill.

Last Chance To Join WDCS In The Azores For A Unique Whale-watching Experience In 2008
WDCS travel wing, out of the blue, invite you to join them in a truly memorable holiday exploring the pristine waters of the Azores.

Humpback Kill In European Waters Averted
WDCS has welcomed the overwhelming rejection of a proposal from Denmark to expand Greenland’s Aboriginal Subsistence Whaling by 10 humpback whales. Thank you to all our supporters who helped campaign for the request to be denied.

New Report Charts Massive Growth Of Whale Watch Industry In Latin America
A massive growth in whale watching in Latin America has seen income from ticket sales more than quadruple over the past 15 years, highlighting the economic value of the industry as an alternative to whaling.

Dolphin Day For Wildlife Friendly Class
WDCS has rewarded the wildlife-friendly efforts of a class of school children in Bristol with a special 'dolphin day'.

Round The UK Power Boat Race Needs To Have Greater Wildlife Awareness
WDCS have joined forces with other conservation organisations to call for the Round Britain Power Boat Race to take action to ensure the event does not put the Moray Firth’s whales and dolphins at risk.