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Kiska the ‘world’s loneliest whale’ dies at Canadian theme park

By Danny Groves | 03/12/2023

Kiska, dubbed the loneliest whale in the world, has died at Marineland, a zoo and...

Grey seal is released from the kennel on the ocean side of Duxbury Beach

Why did the seal cross the road? WDC responds to a grey seal near Gurnet Point in Plymouth, MA

By Michelle Collins | 03/09/2023

Grey seal is released from the kennel on the ocean side of Duxbury Beach For...

UN adopts High Seas Treaty to protect the ocean

By George Berry | 03/06/2023

At the UN 'High Seas Treaty' negotiations in New York, a historic vote for the...

WDC’s Stranding Coordinator, Sarah McCormack listens to the heart and lungs during a health assessment.

WDC responds to stranded striped dolphin on Plymouth Long Beach, MA

By Michelle Collins | 02/23/2023

WDC's Stranding Coordinator, Sarah McCormack listens to the heart and lungs during a health assessment....

Petition Seeks Oregon Endangered Species Protection for Southern Resident Orcas

By Colleen Weiler | 02/16/2023

For Immediate Release, February 16, 2023 PORTLAND, OR - The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders...

A male North Atlantic right whale, 20 years old and 43 feet long, washed up dead in Virginia Beach, VA on 2/12/23. Photo by Center for Biological Diversity. Image is available for media use.

Vessel Strike Killed Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale

By Regina Asmutis-silvia | 02/15/2023

A male North Atlantic right whale, 20 years old and 43 feet long, washed up...

A dead North Atlantic right whale lies on the shore with ocean seen behind it.

Dead Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Washes Up in Virginia

By Michelle Collins | 02/13/2023

UPDATE - February 15,2023 NOAA released a statement with necropsy results which reads - "On...

Biden Administration Sinks Emergency Petition to Shield Right Whale Moms, Calves From Vessel Strikes

By Regina Asmutis-silvia | 01/21/2023

Image: Peter Flood For Immediate Release, January 20, 2023 WASHINGTON- The National Marine Fisheries Service...

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Jan 06

Orcas versus humpbacks

By George Berry

Occasionally accounts come our way of observations on whales that are unusual and very interesting....

Jan 08

Back To Work Again…

By Charlie Phillips

Hi Everyone, Well, here we are with one week of 2012 behind us and the...

Jan 14

Happy New Year Kesslet !

By Charlie Phillips

Hi Everyone, It was a bitterly cold but a lovely and sunny morning standing watching...

Jan 24

Waiting For Some Action…

By Charlie Phillips

Hi Everyone, I'm in a state of limbo at the moment where not much seems...

Jan 26

Working to Save Dolphins in Despair

By George Berry

A female and her calf being carried back to sea on the Cape photo: Reuters...

Jan 26

Going For Gold Next Time Kesslet?

By Charlie Phillips

Hi Everyone, Yesterday I had Kesslet and Charlie visiting Kessock in very silvery light, and...

Jan 26

Iceland – are they having a rethink on whaling?

By Chris Butler-Stroud

According to the latest news out of Iceland, there is a potential for the government...

Jan 30

Orca rights: stuff and nonsense?

By Philippa Brakes

In the post festive haze, as we wade through the sea of discarded Christmas presents,...

Feb 01

Bridging The Gap…

By Charlie Phillips

Hi Everyone, I'm without a car at the moment so limited to watching for dolphins...

Feb 09

Help Protect Scotland's Whales & Dolphins !

By Charlie Phillips

Hi Everyone, I was through at our Scottish Dolphin Centre on Tuesday taking some launch...

Feb 10

The Big Miracle…

By Charlie Phillips

Hi Everyone, You may have heard that there is a new film coming out starring...

Feb 12

Nice Trout Kesslet !

By Charlie Phillips

Hi Everyone, Oh well, that is the beginning of my 2012 dolphin research season with...

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UN adopts High Seas Treaty to protect the ocean

News & Blogs

Kiska the ‘world’s loneliest whale’ dies at Canadian theme park

Why did the seal cross the road? WDC responds to a grey seal near Gurnet Point in Plymouth, MA

UN adopts High Seas Treaty to protect the ocean

WDC responds to stranded striped dolphin on Plymouth Long Beach, MA

Petition Seeks Oregon Endangered Species Protection for Southern Resident Orcas

Vessel Strike Killed Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale

Dead Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Washes Up in Virginia

Biden Administration Sinks Emergency Petition to Shield Right Whale Moms, Calves From Vessel Strikes

Orcas versus humpbacks

Back To Work Again…

Happy New Year Kesslet !

Waiting For Some Action…

Working to Save Dolphins in Despair

Going For Gold Next Time Kesslet?

Iceland – are they having a rethink on whaling?

Orca rights: stuff and nonsense?

Bridging The Gap…

Help Protect Scotland's Whales & Dolphins !

The Big Miracle…

Nice Trout Kesslet !

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