Posts by Michelle Collins
Majority 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…
Read MoreMarine Animal Rescue and Response: 6 Month Update
WDC Marine Animal Rescue and Response Intern, JJ Cruz and WDC staff member Monica Pepe, evaluate a deceased seal under authorization from NOAA WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response program is six months old! Thank you to everyone who has supported this new program through well-wishes, spreading the word, making donations, and shopping our Amazon…
Read MoreNorway’s government gives green light for slaughter of hundreds of whales this year
Just weeks after Iceland indicated it is moving away from cruel whaling, Norway’s government has announced that its whalers can kill hundreds of minke whales in 2022. Bjørnar Skjæran, Norway’s new Minister of Fisheries and Marine Affairs has set a quota (numbers that can be killed) of 917 minke whales for the upcoming whaling season, slightly…
Read MoreFAQs About Marine Animal Rescue and Response With Sarah!
WDC recently announced our newest program – Marine Animal Rescue and Response! This program is getting up and running thanks to our newest staff member – Sarah McCormack, Stranding Coordinator! Now that Sarah has joined our team, we took the opportunity to ask her all of our questions about rescuing marine animals! Michelle: What does…
Read MoreFive Easy Ways to Make Your Holiday Season Eco-Friendly
‘Tis the season to be eco-friendly! Here are 5 ways to make your holiday season kinder on the environment. 1. Reusable gift wrapping Use gift boxes or bags that can be reused over and over again! This keeps wrapping supplies out of the trash and is a gift to our planet. If you choose to…
Read MoreWhale and Dolphin Conservation Joins Marine Mammal Stranding Network
We have good news for any whales, dolphins, seals, and porpoises in trouble from Marshfield to Plymouth, Massachusetts: there’s a new stranding response team in town! This newly formed team from Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) brings a wealth of experience and expertise in marine mammal stranding response. NOAA is very excited to welcome them…
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