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What is a basking shark?
Basking shark. Credit: NOAA Expedition 2026: White Sharks and Whales SEE SHARKS AND DOLPHINS IN THE WILD What is a basking shark? Basking sharks are the second largest fish in the world, only after whale sharks. The scientific name for the basking shark is Cetorhinus maximus. Where do basking sharks live? They are found throughout…
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between a shark and a dolphin?
Common dolphin. Credit: WDC Expedition 2026: White Sharks and Whales SEE SHARKS AND DOLPHINS IN THE WILD What does a shark have in common with a dolphin? They both have a dorsal fin for stability, a pectoral fin for directional movement, and a tail for propulsion, which allows them to travel efficiently through the water.…
Read MoreWhat happened to the humpback whale in Boston?
WDC-NA’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response team externally exam a deceased humpback whale. Credit: WDC Contact: Caroline Mowdy, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, [email protected], 617-688-6872 July 22, 2026 — PLYMOUTH, MA — Whale and Dolphin Conservation – North America’s (WDC-NA) Marine Animal Rescue and Response team was on site Friday, July 17, to document, take…
Read MoreDeceased humpback whale washes up near Boston
Photo credit: WCVB Channel 5 Boston Contact: Caroline Mowdy, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, [email protected], 617-688-6872 July 16, 2026 — PLYMOUTH, MA — WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response team responded to the stranding of a juvenile humpback in Winthrop, MA on Wednesday, July 15. The young whale has not yet been identified, and their…
Read MoreGifts that give back: Father’s Day gift guide
Make a splash this Father’s Day with WDC’s charity shop! Find a present for Dad or father figure in your life while supporting our mission to protect whales and dolphins globally. 86% of all donations directly fund ongoing efforts to save whales and dolphins! For the Dad who likes to “be in the know” Our…
Read MoreThe Last Whale Singer now in theatres
Donate today to support Whale and Dolphin Conservation. DONATE Adopt an orca or a humpback whale. ADOPT In The Last Whale Singer, Vincent learns to find his voice and save his friends. In real life, Coral, a male humpback whale who also sings, helps to save our planet by providing nutrients to microscopic ocean plants…
Read MoreWorld Ocean Day marks launch of first national association for marine mammal responders
WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response team transport a deceased Atlantic white-sided dolphin. Credit: WDC donate BECOME A MEMBER Contact: Regina Asmutis-Silvia, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, (508) 451 3853, [email protected] Stacey Hedman, IFAW, (508) 737 2558, [email protected] Giancarlo Rulli, The Marine Mammal Center, (415) 754 4012, [email protected] June 8, 2026 — WASHINGTON, DC — Launching…
Read MoreWhat happened to Timmy the humpback whale?
Timmy being transported. Credit: Philip Dulian/AP DONATE BECOME A MEMBER The story of Timmy The saga of Timmy, an entangled humpback whale who repeatedly stranded in the Baltic off the coast of Germany, captured the attention of both the traditional and social media, raising the issue of whale strandings to the public across the globe.…
Read MoreHow is marine animal rescue funded?
Endangered Species Coalition’s Policy Advisor, Jewel (left), WDC-NA’s Assistant Stranding Coordinator, Caroline (middle), and WDC-NA’s Stranding Coordinator, Lauren (right) in front of the U.S. Capitol. © WDC DONATE BECOME A MEMBER Returning to Washington, DC Last year, while we were in Washington, DC we were told that we are most effective when we’re present in…
Read MoreAre the images of Timmy the humpback whale in Germany real?
Distorting conservation The global news of the plight of “Timmy”, a humpback whale who stranded off the coast of Germany, has not only triggered misinformation about stranding response, but distorted reality through widely distributed AI images of “saving” this whale. Social media posts have included AI generated images of Timmy on land, on air cushions,…
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