Congratulations To WDCS's Rob Lott
Congratulations to Rob Lott, WDCS Policy Manager, who on his recent sabbatical leave in Patagonia took some amazing photographs of an orca trying to catch a southern sealion pup by coming up onto the shore.
WDCS Weekend At Whitehall Garden Centre, Lacock
Over the weekend of the 18th and 19th of July, WDCS will be at the Whitehall Garden Centre in Lacock, Wiltshire.
Insure Your Home....Ensure Their Future!
By insuring with Endsleigh, you could can help to ensure that the animals you care about are protected too!
Please Help WDCS Call On The USA To Oppose Greenland's Humpback Whale Hunt
President Obama has pledged to make decisions based on sound science – yet the outgoing US delegation seemed poised to accept an arbitrary, last-minute proposal that has not been given full scientific scrutiny. Help us persuade the US to change.
Norway And Japan Prop Up Whaling Industry With Taxpayer Money
The governments of Norway and Japan are using taxpayer money to subsidise their unprofitable whaling industries, according to a first-time analysis of the economics of whaling released today.
Humpback Whales In The Line Of Fire - Europe To Decide Their Fate
Humpback whales will be in the firing line at the upcoming meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), when Denmark requests a quota for Greenland to kill 50 of these enigmatic whales.
Military Exercise Could Have Caused Cornwall Dolphin Deaths
Following the publication of the post mortem investigation into the common dolphins that died in a mass stranding event in Cornwall last June, WDCS has stated that the large-scale military exercise being carried out in the area is likely to be to blame.
Europe: Whale Enemy No.1
Two weeks before the annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), European whaling nations provoke the international community with an increase of whaling quotas and granting export permits for whale meat to Japan.
WDCS Patron Speaks Out On Whales
Michaela Strachan, WDCS patron, has called for people to help WDCS during Save the Whale Week following the sad stranding of 50 whales near her home.
Help Stop Greenland Hunting Humpback Whales!
Greenland is planning to make a request to the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to kill 10 humpback whales a year, starting in 2010.
Walk For Whales With SEA LIFE!
WDCS and SEA LIFE, are asking people to join them in protecting whales by Walking for Whales in July.
Campaigners Protest At Iceland's Whale Slaughter
As the whaling season begins a new poll reveals the strength of UK opposition to Iceland’s whale slaughter
Scotland’s Whales At Risk From Military Exercises
The safety of western Scotland’s whales and dolphins has been called into question following an incident involving naval sonar that took place during the major NATO military exercise, Joint Warrior, in Scottish waters.
Time To Consign Commercial Whaling To History
Admitting that a Special Working Group “has fallen short” of the goal of devising a package of measures to bring renegade whaling back under control, the IWC’s Chair has sought another year of negotiations to find agreement. WDCS says “no thank you”.
Monty Completes London Marathon In Record Time For Dolphin!
TV presenter Monty Halls completed the London Marathon dressed as a dolphin in four hours and eleven minutes!
WDCS Welcomes Scotland's New Marine Bill
The Scottish Government has today strengthened hopes for the conservation of its marine wildlife with the publication of its Scottish Marine Bill.
CITES Animals Committee To Review Status Of Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins
WDCS reports back from the annual meeting of the Animals Committee to CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
Shooting Threat To Seal Populations
Animal welfare and marine conservation organisations have branded a Scottish Government press release on seal populations as “highly misleading”.
TV's Monty Runs For Dolphins
Congratulations to TV's Monty Halls, who has completed the London Marathon dressed as a dolphin. The run was in aid of WDCS's Protect our Dolphins campaign.
New Memorial Garden Opens At WDCS Wildlife Centre
The WDCS Wildlife Centre in Spey Bay has unveiled its new memorial garden, given the title ‘The WDCS Harbour Garden’, by staff and volunteers of the charity.
A Worldwide Web For Whales
WDCS is calling for the creation of a worldwide web, or network, of protected areas for the protection of whales, dolphins and the places important to their survival.
Join Us For A Red Devils Sky Dive
WDCS is looking for its most adventurous supporters to take up a parachute jump challenge with the Red Devils in aid of Save the Whale Week this year.
Dolphin Baby Boom!
A team of WDCS researchers got a special Mother’s Day surprise at the weekend when a well-known dolphin was spotted with a new born calf.
WDCS To Work With Merlin Entertainments On Better Future For Captive Dolphins
WDCS has begun work with the global visitor attractions company, Merlin Entertainments, to undertake a feasibility study aimed at finding a permanent solution for the retirement and rehabilitation of a number of captive dolphins.
An Evening Under Water With WDCS And The National SEA LIFE Centre
Join us at Birmingham’s National SEA LIFE centre for a WDCS Charity Evening on Thursday 9th April, 6.30 – 9.00pm to coincide with the opening of the new Sensorama 4-D Cinema.
South Korea Announces It Is Ready To Resume Whaling.
South Korea has indicated that it is ready to resume commercial whaling and that it will look to the International Whaling Commisson, which banned commercial whaling in 1986, for a quota.
Junior Whaling Commission Planned
Schoolchildren are to take part in a unique junior version of the international forum that meets annually to decide the fate of the world’s whales.
Mass Stranding Off Tasmania
Up to 200 pilot whales as well as a pod of dolphins stranded off the coast of Tasmania on Sunday 1st March.
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Japan, Deceptions, And The Death Of The Whaling Ban
Evidence that Japan has used misleading and inaccurate information in its attempts to lift the ban on commercial whaling has been released by WDCS and Japanese group IKAN.
Fin Whales Spotted In Cornish Waters
The world's second largest animal, the fin whale, was spotted in Cornish waters last week. Marine biologist Marijke De Boer photographed two of these endangered whales as part of research sponsored by WDCS.
Whaling Quotas To Stay Says Iceland
Iceland’s new Minister of Fisheries has announced support for the country's resumption of commercial whaling. This summer Iceland will begin the largest whale hunt in the North Atlantic for decades.
Join Monty Halls At An Evening With Out Of The Blue
Join Out of the Blue and WDCS for a fun evening and an insight into the spectacular whale and dolphin watching holidays we offer. Our guest speaker for the evening will be WDCS supporter and TV presenter Monty Halls.
Amazing Narwhal Captured On Film
Footage of the amazing migration of the elusive narwhal has been captured by BBC One’s ‘Nature’s Great Events’.
Norwegian Whale Meat Confiscated
WDCS has received confirmation from officials with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) that they have confiscated 4320 kilos of whale meat that had been sitting in storage in a pet food facility.
The Marine And Coastal Access Bill
The Marine and Coastal Access Bill, due to come into effect later this year, will cover a new planning system for the marine environment.
WDCS Successfully Working To Protect The Moray Firth Dolphins
The efforts of WDCS supporters are proving successful in protecting the sanctuary set up for the bottlenose dolphins of the Moray Firth from oil and gas exploration in 2009.
A Bid To Save Narwhals – No More Auctions Of Tusks
The high-end auction house of Bonhams (UK) withdrew from sale all the narwhal tusks offered in its “Gentleman’s Library Sale” auction following concerns expressed by WDCS.
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WDCS Is Appointed ‘Environmental Partner’ Of SEA LIFE
An agreement sealing the partnership between WDCS and SEA LIFE was signed on 16 January 2009 at the dedication of the newest SEALIFE facility in Porto, Portugal.
First Sighting Of A North Atlantic Right Whale In Azores Since 1888
On January 5th, 2009, a North Atlantic Right Whale was observed off the Azores by biologists from the University of the Azores Dept. of Oceanography and Fisheries, and a biologist from Whale Watch Azores.
US Protects Huge Area Of Important Marine Habitat
A total of 195,280 square miles of important marine habitat has been protected by the United States with the creation of three large new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Pacific.
Live Dolphin Trade Gears Up Around The World – Spare A Thought For The Victims
As winter sets in for many of us and our thoughts turn to the celebrations of the season, the captive dolphin industry is busy expanding and restocking for the start of the New Year.
Marine And Coastal Access Bill Included In Queen’s Speech
A commitment to the conservation of Britain’s marine environment and wildlife was finally included in the Queen’s speech which introduced the long awaited Marine and Coastal Access Bill.
Rome: Greater Protection Secured For Endangered Dolphin Species, But Habitats Remain Threatened
Several species of dolphin and one porpoise species have been awarded greater protection through the Convention of Migratory Species (CMS) at its 9th meeting of Parties in Rome.
Parties To The Convention On Migratory Species Of Wild Animals Meet In Rome
A meeting of parties to the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) has begun on the 1st December in Rome, Italy with an opening speech by WDCS Chief Executive, Chris Butler-Stroud.
Join The Pod Plod
WDCS is very excited to announce the launch of our brand new challenge event – the POD Plod, which is in aid of the ‘Protect our Dolphins’ campaign.
Investigation Into Threat To Scottish Dolphins From Oil And Gas Development Continues
The UK Government is to further investigate the potentially damaging effects of proposed oil and gas development in the Moray Firth dolphin sanctuary.
Luxury Resort Exposed As Capturing Dolphins
With the star-studded launch party of the new luxury ‘Atlantis, the Palm’ resort, in Dubai set for tomorrow, WDCS has exposed the cruelty and hypocrisy behind their captive dolphin display.
Japan To Approve Import Of Whale Meat
It has been reported that Japan appears likely to approve the importation of whale meat from Iceland and Norway.
Rare Sighting Confirms Urgent Need For Proper Protection For Scotland’s Dolphins
One of the Moray Firth bottlenose dolphins has been positively identified, using photographs of her fin, for the first time off the North Berwick coast.
Japan’s Whalers To Set Sail For Kill In Whale Sanctuary
The Japanese whaling fleet is due to set sail from the ports of Shimonoseki and Hiroshima imminently, with the aim of killing over a thousand whales for so-called research purposes.
WDCS Outer Moray Firth Winter Survey
WDCS scientists are carrying out vital research into the whales and dolphins of the Outer Moray Firth.
Join Us At WDCS’s Fundraising Gala Dinner 2009
On Friday 27th March 2009 WDCS will be holding its first ever Fundraising Gala Dinner at the prestigious London venue, Claridges.
First Pictures Of Port River’s New Baby Dolphin!
A group of wild bottlenose dolphins living in Port River, Australia has added another member to their group with the arrival of the first baby for three years.
Whales Caught In Nets To Be Sold In Greenland
Fishermen in Greenland have been given permission to sell meat from humpbacks and other whales caught in their nets and lines; a step likely to increase whale deaths in nets.
New Images Of World's Most Endangered Dolphin
WDCS-funded researchers in Mexico have seen and photographed the most endangered species of dolphin in the world.
Beluga Whales Listed As Endangered
The beluga whales in Alaska’s Cook Inlet have at last been given maximum protection by the US Government.
Sad Demise Of Whale Found In Loch
A northern bottlenose whale was found dead on Saturday 18th October in Loch Eil, off the west coast of Scotland, by WDCS staff.
Speed Limit Introduced To Protect North Atlantic Right Whales
A speed limit on ships in the Atlantic has been issued by the US government in order to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
Norwegian Plans To Display Amazon River Dolphins Rejected
Recent plans for a new rainforest-aquarium featuring captive Amazon River dolphins in Kristiansand,
Norway, have been stopped in their tracks following protests by WDCS and the Norwegian Animal Protection
Alliance.
Konfidence Competition Winner Announced!
WDCS and Konfidence, the Family run swimwear business, are delighted to announce the winner of the 2008 ‘Name our Dolphin’ competition.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
Team Russia Sail For The Whale
The Volvo Ocean Race's Team Russia has unveiled its environmental message, 'we sail for the whale', at the official naming ceremony for its yacht. The team has partenered with WDCS to raise awareness of the need to protect whales.
Another Dolphinarium Opens In Dubai
A new dolphinarium has opened at Creek Park in Dubai, displaying three Black Sea bottlenose dolphins from Ukraine doing a show for visitors.
Navy Sonar “smoking Gun” In Whale And Dolphin Strandings
A new scientific publication co-authored by WDCS has concluded a strong link between naval mid frequency sonar and whale and dolphin strandings.
Dolphins Die In Mass Stranding On Cornwall Coast
Following the stranding and deaths of at least 26 common dolphins on the south coast of Cornwall, WDCS has met with Defra and asked them to conduct a full and public investigation.
Adoption Dolphins Featured On BBC Spring Watch
The bottlenose dolphins of Scotland's Moray Firth have featured on BBC Spring Watch this week. Learn more about the dolphins and what WDCS is doing to protect them here.
Turkish Captive Dolphin Facility Exposed
The miserable plight of four wild-caught dolphins kept in a Turkish 'sea pen' cage has been exposed by the Daily Mirror.
Iceland Exports Fin Whale Meat To Japan
According to a report in the Icelandic daily Frettabladid, 60 tons of fin whale meat has been exported to Japan from Iceland.
Iceland Make Their First Whale Kill
Despite much public condemnation, Icelandic whalers have killed their first minke whale since the decision to allow Iceland to resume whaling was made earlier this week.
Jojoba Industry Joins Fight To End Trade In Whale Products
WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society has joined the International Jojoba Export Council (IJEC) in signing an agreement reflecting their commitment to end the commercial hunting of whales and trade in whale oil.
Mediterranean Whales And Dolphins In Crisis
The conservation status of whales and dolphins in the Mediterranean Sea is of growing concern due to increasing pressure from human activities.
Norwegian Whalers Kill Again Despite Ailing Market
Norwegian whalers have made their first kill, beginning the world's largest overtly commercial whale hunt, targeting 1052 minke whales, despite falling demand for whale meat.
New Species Of River Dolphin
A newly classified species of river dolphin, the Bolivian river dolphin, has been hailed as a national treasure by the local Bolivian Government and will be a mascot for the country’s conservation efforts.
WDCS Calls For Real Protection For Whales And Dolphins
As the UK Government launches the draft of its long-awaited Marine Bill, WDCS is calling for the government to deal with, rather than camouflage, the ongoing and serious inadequacies of UK marine protection.
Government Faces Tide Of Protest Over Oil And Gas Plans In Dolphin Sanctuary
Over 18,000 protests from members of the public and a statement from 25 top scientific experts concerned for the future of Scotland’s Moray Firth dolphins were presented today to the UK Government by WDCS.