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Norway ups whale kill numbers and removes whale welfare protections

The whaling season in Norway has begun on the back of disturbing announcements from the...
Image taken from an unmanned hexacopter at >100ft during a research collaboration between NOAA/SWFSC, SR3 and the Coastal Ocean Research Institute. Research authorized by NMFS permit #19091.

Southern Resident orca petition to list them under Oregon Endangered Species Act advanced

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted today to advance a petition seeking to protect...
Hysazu Photography

WDC and Conservation Partners Continue to Seek Oregon Endangered Species Protection for Southern Resident Orcas

On Friday, April 21st, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will determine whether the petition...
WDC Seal Rescue April 2023 (1)

WDC conducts milestone seal rescue in Marshfield

For Immediate Release, April 10, 2023 MARSHFIELD, MA - A young grey seal was found...

New Endangered Species App

endangered species appA new children’s app on endangered animals for schools and families has just been released and is now available to download.

It covers 150 different species, with a flash card on each one that includes a photo, fact files and information on why the animal is endangered and what is being done to save it.

The app includes four whale and dolphin species (beluga,blue whale, bottlenose dolphin and humpback whale) and each has a link to the WDCS website so you can find out all you want to know!

Why not tell your school about it!

You can find it in the UK itunes store or in the US itunes store.