Posts by Michelle Collins
Whale and Dolphin Conservation partners with local artist for art auction
PLYMOUTH, MA — Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) has partnered with local artist Erik Simmons of Scituate, MA to offer a “One Whale of an Auction” of a hand-carved whale. The auction will be hosted on eBay starting April 3rd and ending April 12th, 2023. Proceeds from the auction will benefit WDC’s landmark Marine Animal…
Read Moree.l.f. Cosmetics announces new “porpoise-ful” initiative to benefit Whale and Dolphin Conservation
For Immediate Release, March 16, 2023 OAKLAND, CA — On the fins of its first television commercial and the success of its viral sensation Power Grip Primer, e.l.f. continues to fuel its eyes.lips.face.sticky campaign with their New! Sticky Shop Merch collection. “Power Grip Primer, the co-star of our big game TV spot, takes another lead role…
Read MoreWhy did the seal cross the road? WDC responds to a grey seal near Gurnet Point in Plymouth, MA
Grey seal is released from the kennel on the ocean side of Duxbury Beach For Immediate Release, March 9, 2023 PLYMOUTH, MA — A young grey seal was found in the road of Duxbury Beach Reservation near Gurnet Point on Saturday, March 4th. The seal was reported to Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s Marine Animal…
Read MoreWDC responds to stranded striped dolphin on Plymouth Long Beach, MA
WDC’s Stranding Coordinator, Sarah McCormack listens to the heart and lungs during a health assessment. For Immediate Release, February 23, 2023 PLYMOUTH, MA — A striped dolphin was seen swimming close to shore off Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, MA on Friday, February 17th. The dolphin was reported to Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s Marine Animal…
Read MoreDead Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Washes Up in Virginia
UPDATE – February 15,2023 NOAA released a statement with necropsy results which reads – “On February 12, 2023, a dead North Atlantic right whale stranded on Virginia Beach. The whale was identified as a 20-year-old, 43-foot male, catalog # 3343. A thorough multiagency necropsy was conducted and led by the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program,…
Read MoreWhale and Dolphin Conservation Expands Marine Mammal Stranding Network Territory
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation team expands the Greater Atlantic Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network response territory. The Network assesses health, provides rehabilitation, and investigates the cause of death of marine mammals. We have good news for any whales, dolphins, seals, and porpoises in trouble from Weymouth to Scituate, Massachusetts! Whale and Dolphin Conservation is expanding its…
Read MoreClear WDC’s Amazon Wishlist for Giving Tuesday
UPDATE: We are thrilled to report that everything was donated off of our Amazon Wishlist except for 4 microscopes. Thanks to those who generously donated to our Giving Tuesday Wishlist Fund, we will be able to purchase those remaining items off of our list. THANK YOU to all of you amazing supporters! The holiday season…
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…
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