Whale and Dolphin Conservation partners with local artist for art auction
PLYMOUTH, MA — Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) has partnered with local artist Erik Simmons of Scituate, MA to offer a “One Whale of an Auction” of a hand-carved whale. The auction will be hosted on eBay starting April 3rd and ending April 12th, 2023. Proceeds from the auction will benefit WDC’s landmark Marine Animal…
Read Moree.l.f. Cosmetics announces new “porpoise-ful” initiative to benefit Whale and Dolphin Conservation
For Immediate Release, March 16, 2023 OAKLAND, CA — On the fins of its first television commercial and the success of its viral sensation Power Grip Primer, e.l.f. continues to fuel its eyes.lips.face.sticky campaign with their New! Sticky Shop Merch collection. “Power Grip Primer, the co-star of our big game TV spot, takes another lead role…
Read MoreWhy did the seal cross the road? WDC responds to a grey seal near Gurnet Point in Plymouth, MA
Grey seal is released from the kennel on the ocean side of Duxbury Beach For Immediate Release, March 9, 2023 PLYMOUTH, MA — A young grey seal was found in the road of Duxbury Beach Reservation near Gurnet Point on Saturday, March 4th. The seal was reported to Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s Marine Animal…
Read MoreUN adopts High Seas Treaty to protect the ocean
At the UN ‘High Seas Treaty’ negotiations in New York, a historic vote for the protection of the ocean took place at the weekend. After two weeks of intensive talks, the UN member states have agreed on the final text of a High Seas Treaty. Most of the world’s oceans are international waters. These so-called…
Read MoreWDC responds to stranded striped dolphin on Plymouth Long Beach, MA
WDC’s Stranding Coordinator, Sarah McCormack listens to the heart and lungs during a health assessment. For Immediate Release, February 23, 2023 PLYMOUTH, MA — A striped dolphin was seen swimming close to shore off Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, MA on Friday, February 17th. The dolphin was reported to Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s Marine Animal…
Read MorePetition Seeks Oregon Endangered Species Protection for Southern Resident Orcas
For Immediate Release, February 16, 2023 PORTLAND, OR — The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, and Whale and Dolphin Conservation filed a petition today to protect Southern Resident orcas under the Oregon Endangered Species Act. As of the most recent census, just 73 Southern Resident orcas remain, divided among three family groups. “Southern…
Read MoreVessel Strike Killed Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale
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. For Immediate Release, February 15, 2023 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A North Atlantic right whale that washed up dead onto the…
Read MoreBiden Administration Sinks Emergency Petition to Shield Right Whale Moms, Calves From Vessel Strikes
Image: Peter Flood For Immediate Release, January 20, 2023 WASHINGTON— The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) today denied an emergency petition that sought to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from being struck and killed by vessels in their calving grounds off the coast of the southeast United States. The species is down to…
Read MoreOrca Found Dead on Florida Beach
Credit: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office On January 11th, a 21-foot-long female orca died after stranding on a beach in Palm Coast, Florida. WDC’s Stranding Coordinator, Sarah McCormack, was in a meeting with rescue, response, and rehabilitation organizations across the country when news broke about this extremely rare occurrence. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years,…
Read MoreEleventh hour push in Montreal secures hope for the protection and restoration of Ocean biodiversity
After four years of discussion, the second and final part of COP15 took place in Montreal, Canada from 7th to 19th December. Over 20,000 people came from all corners of the world to secure a deal that will set us on a path to living in harmony with nature. WDC representatives, Vanesa Tossenberger and…
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