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Harbour porpoise. Image: Charlie Phillips/WDC

Speaking up for the little guys – WDC in action

By Fabian Ritter | 09/19/2023

Whales and dolphins face so many dangers. These intelligent beings are crucial for the wellbeing...

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

By Ed Goodall | 09/12/2023

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

WDC in Japan – Part 2: Digital dolphins

By Katrin Matthes | 09/05/2023

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

Meet the 2023 Interns: Amanda Eskridge

By Caroline Mowdy | 08/29/2023

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

Delfine!

By Charlie Phillips | 11/25/2014

Hallo zusammen,

nach Tagen ohne Delfinsichtungen wurde ich heute von Kesslet und ihrem Nachwuchs überrascht, die im Nebel am Chanonry Point auftauchten…

Charlie, Kesslet’s siebenjähriger Sprössling, war auch mit dabei. Schwierig, sie alle auf ein Foto zu bekommen, also habe ich dieses hier gemacht, als Charlie ziemlich nah am Ufer entlang geschwommen kam.

Viele Grüße,
Charlie

Posted in Blogs & Articles and tagged Patenschaft

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Speaking up for the little guys – WDC in action

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

WDC in Japan – Part 2: Digital dolphins

Meet the 2023 Interns: Amanda Eskridge

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