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Harbour porpoise. Image: Charlie Phillips/WDC

Speaking up for the little guys – WDC in action

Whales and dolphins face so many dangers. These intelligent beings are crucial for the wellbeing...
Humpback whale fluke in Alaska.

An unforgettable first encounter – observing the whales we work to protect

I have kept a dark secret since joining WDC back in June 2021. Despite my...

WDC in Japan – Part 2: Digital dolphins

Welcome to the second chapter of my incredible journey to build alliances in Japan. As...
Amanda the intern

Meet the 2023 Interns: Amanda Eskridge

We are so excited to welcome Amanda Eskridge, our final Marine Mammal Conservation Intern of...

A Fateful Anniversary

Today, February 24th, marks the four-year anniversary of the death of veteran SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau. WDC respectfully acknowledges this horrific tragedy and the unfolding of events that has occurred since and that together have brought the plight of trainers and captive orcas to light. Dawn’s death launched heightened public and professional scrutiny of safety in the workplace at SeaWorld facilities, and has instigated a groundswell of public support against the continuing confinement of orcas in captivity. Today also serves as a reminder to remember the other human lives lost in captive facilities over the past several decades, including Keltie Byrne (February 20, 1991), Daniel Dukes (July 6, 1999), Alexis Martinez (December 24, 2009). While we fight for the freedom of whales and dolphins, we must also remember to be respectful of those that were lost and the families whose lives were forever altered by these tragedies. Although SeaWorld continues to fight the citation by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) which seeks to enhance trainer protections, we hope that their memories serve to improve the lives of trainers and orcas alike.