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Support BBC Presenter, Miranda Krestovnikoff, As She Bids To Raise £7,000 By Leaping From A Plane!
WDCS patron and BBC TV presenter, Miranda Krestovnikoff, will be taking part in a 10,000ft skydive to raise funds for WDCS's Protect Our Dolphins campaign
humpback whaleIWC Harpoons Humpback Whales In “horse-trading” Decision
Despite huge concerns from many delegations, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) has just adopted a new quota for Greenland's so-called aboriginal subsistence whaling (ASW).
whalingWhaling Ban Stays In Place
Our thanks to all of you for helping ensure that the moratorium (ban) still stands and commercial whaling is not endorsed at this year's IWC.
whaling harpoonWhaling Conference Starts Amidst Scandal, Corruption And Secrecy
Only shortly after the long anticipated 62nd annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) was opened in Agadir, Morocco on Monday, the meeting was swiftly closed to all but Government delegates.
whaling harpoonUSA And New Zealand Pushing To Reward Whaling Outlaws
Monday 21st June heralds the start of one of the most significant weeks that conservationists may see for some time to come, when the International Whaling Commission (IWC) votes on the fate of the 24 year ban on commercial whaling in Agadir, Morocco.
Whaling trade reportReinventing The Whale
A new report by WDCS released today reveals the real reason behind the whaling nations desire to lift the whaling moratorium – they have long-term plans to develop new commercial applications for whale oil including in pharmaceuticals and animal feed.
Minke whaleAustralia Takes Japan To Court
In an official press statement earlier today (May 28th), the Australian Government has announced legal action against Japanese whaling at the International Court of Justice.
Mario AdorfLeading European Actor Lends His Voice To Anti-whaling Campaign
Leading European actor, Mario Adorf, has added his voice to the anti-whaling movement by narrating a moving 90 second campaign film, 'Jenny', on behalf of WDCS.
Will EU Voting Process Hasten Commercial Whaling
At two recent international environmental meetings (CITES and IWC) held in March 2010 confusion about EU voting procedures resulted in EU Member States being unable to vote in favour of strong conservation measures for endangered species.
New, Weekly Six-part BBC2 TV Series Features WDCS
The new, six-part BBC2 TV series, Monty Halls Great Hebridean Escape, airs each Wednesday at 9pm (starting 21st April), and features some of the WDCS team assisting and training the presenter, Monty Halls in his quest to become a wildlife ranger

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