February 04, 2012   •  
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Features and Top Stories

Leaping Risso's dolphinAct now to protect Scotland's whales and dolphins

In May, 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?


© WDCS/Chalie Phillips - Bottlenose dolphinWDCS Christmas Raffle Winners
The winning numbers for the WDCS Christmas Raffle 2011 were drawn on 10 January 2012.

Origami dolphinHelp 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.


Fish and chipsIs 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


Whales and DolphinsWDCS Book Makes Sunday Telegraph Favourite Books Of The Year List
A new book written by WDCS’s very own Mark Simmonds and Philippa Brakes, has featured in the Sunday Telegraph’s favourite books of the year list, where a selection of guest writers and critics reveal their best reads for 2011.