Posts by Michelle Collins
Clear WDC’s Amazon Wishlist for Giving Tuesday
The holiday season is knocking on our doors and Giving Tuesday is coming up soon! On Tuesday, November 29th, our Giving Tuesday wish is to clear our Amazon wishlist for our education program! Throughout the year, WDC’s education team heads out to schools, festivals, and community events to teach people about how awesome whales are…
Read MoreAnnual Census for Southern Resident Orcas Puts Population at Only 73 Orcas
K21 Cappuccino – Hysazu Photography | Sara Shimazu The Center for Whale Research has released the results of its annual census for the Southern Resident orca population, which sadly has dropped back to an historic low of just 73 orcas remaining. Despite celebrating two new births in the past year, including the first new calf…
Read MoreNew Petition to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales from Vessel Strikes
With fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales left in the whole world, we have to help speak up for them. For North Atlantic right whales to recover, we have to make sure they have safe places to live. Unfortunately, one of the biggest threats that right whales face is being struck by a vessel…
Read MoreUpdate on Snow Cone – Critically Endangered Right Whale Who Gave Birth Despite Chronic Entanglement
July 2022 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada has reported that Snow Cone was spotted on Saturday, July 23rd and she is still entangled. She was seen in the Shediac Valley in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and her calf was not seen. She was last seen in April off Cape Cod, MA. North Atlantic #RightWhale…
Read MoreWhales Make Waves Off Manomet Point
Humpback whale lunge feeding off Manomet Point Credit:John Chisholm/MA Sharks Update July 25th, 2022: On Sunday, July 24th, a humpback breached and landed on the front of a small vessel. The operator reported no injuries and no major damage that affected the seaworthiness of the vessel. Plymouth Harbormaster is working with the Massachusetts Environmental Police to…
Read MoreMajority of Icelandic people think whaling harms their country’s reputation
A survey of Icelandic people has confirmed that the majority believe whaling damages Iceland’s reputation. According to the new survey conducted by Maskína for the Icelandic Nature Conservation Association, only 6.1% thought the hunts have a good effect on the country’s reputation, while only 21% consider whaling to be important for the economy. A mere…
Read MoreJapan Begins Commercial Whaling Season
Sei whale © Christopher Swann Japanese whalers have left port to begin this year’s annual hunt for whales and could kill up to 150 Bryde’s whales and 25 sei whales by the time the season finishes in mid-November. This year’s hunt is scheduled to begin on June 13th with the whaling ship Yushin Maru No.3 and its mother ship…
Read MoreFive Facts About Orcas
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are one of the most recognizable and popular species of whales and dolphins. Orcas are so fascinating and we wanted to share five of our favorite facts about them! 1. Orcas are black and white to help them camouflage in the ocean. Orcas are instantly recognizable due to their…
Read MoreGiant new ‘halo’ habitat structure reaches beluga sanctuary after 16 hour sea journey
A specially designed floating habitat, that will provide an additional step to support the return of belugas, Little White and Little Grey to their open water sea sanctuary home, has arrived at its new remote Icelandic island location following an extraordinary 16-hour journey by tugboat. Created especially for the world’s first SEA LIFE Trust Beluga…
Read MoreGive whales a ‘high five’ and donate $5!
We are celebrating how amazing whales and dolphins are by giving whales a high five! By donating just $5, you will help WDC continue our ongoing work to protect whales and dolphins through outreach, policy, and science. 735 Help us reach our goal of $2,000 by giving whales a high $5 GIVE WHALES A HIGH…
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