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Large number of dolphins moved to Abu Dhabi marine park
Up to 24 captive bottlenose dolphins have reportedly been sent to a new SeaWorld theme park in Abu Dhabi. The marine park is due to...

Whale 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...

Dam Good News for Southern Resident orcas
Pardon the pun (we've used it before) but we just can't help ourselves. After decades of advocacy by Tribes, conservation groups, and river users, the...

More important ocean areas for whales and dolphin protection identified
Scientists and observers from many different countries have identified and mapped 36 new Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs), from northern Mexico to the southern tip...

Las Vegas dolphin facility to close
Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat in Las Vegas is to permanently close. The facility is part of The Mirage complex and has...

Clear 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...

Whale meat fetches record high at Japan auction
Sei whale meat is being sold at a record high in Japan according media reports there. Ironically, while delegates from around the world at COP27...