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 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 MoreDam 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 Klamath River dams are officially coming down. This is great news for the Southern Resident orcas, who rely on Klamath River salmon as part of their seasonal diet, and a…
Read MoreMore 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 of Chile. IMMAs are essentially portions of ocean important to marine mammal species that have the potential to be set aside for conservation management. The addition of the latest 36…
Read MoreEmergency Petition Seeks to Shield Right Whale Moms, Calves From Vessel Strikes
For Immediate Release, November 1, 2022 WASHINGTON—Conservation groups filed an emergency rulemaking petition with the National Marine Fisheries Service today 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 requested rule mirrors a National Marine Fisheries…
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