Whales are our climate allies – meet the scientists busy proving it
At Whale and Dolphin Conservation, we’re working hard to bring whales and the ocean into climate conversations at the highest levels. I lead WDC’s ‘Green Whale’ team and this week I’m at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon talking to policymakers about the vital roles whales play in our fight against the climate crisis.…
Read MoreClimate giants – how whales can help save the world
We know that whales, dolphins, and porpoises are amazing beings with complex social and family lives, and we are leaning more about them all the time. But we are only beginning to understand that whales are essential in ensuring a healthy ocean and helping us combat climate change. The ocean is our largest carbon sink,…
Read MoreWest Coast Whale Watching with Maya Higa
“We need someone to go on a whale watch in Monterey.” Well, I’ve never been to California and I love watching whales! As we chatted about an incredible outreach and fundraising opportunity with WDC-UK and the Twitch streamer Maya Higa, it was a simple “yes!” for me! We first partnered with Maya Higa in 2020…
Read MoreA humpback whale teacher named Salt who helps keep you and me alive
Salt is a remarkable whale and she is likely the most famous humpback whale in the world. She was one of the first humpbacks to be identified back in 1975 when researchers began recognizing and cataloging individuals and the first to receive a name. We know that she’s at least 47 years old and we…
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