Posts Tagged ‘marine animal rescue and response’
World 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,…
Read MoreHow do animal rescue organizations work together?
WDC's Assistant Stranding Coordinator giving supportive care to a dolphin during a mass stranding. © IFAW 2024 In early March, Whale and Dolphin Conservation – North America (WDC-NA) was one of 13 Greater Atlantic Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network organizations who gathered at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) on Cape Cod for a…
Read MoreHarp seals return to the shores of New England
harp seal © World’s End ranger Harp seal migration Did you know that harp seals are migratory? They are amazing swimmers and travel more than 3,000 miles round trip between their feeding and breeding grounds. The Northwest Atlantic population of harp seals (the ones we sometimes see here in Massachusetts) spend the spring months around…
Read MoreWhale entanglements are a big problem that require big solutions
A young humpback whale stranded on the Oregon Coast north of Yachats on November 15. Credit: West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network We were heartbroken watching the scenes of the live stranded juvenile humpback whale, who became accidentally entangled in fishing gear, unfold. A scene far too familiar to those of us in the whale…
Read MoreWhale and Dolphin Conservation awarded nearly $40k state grant
Whale and Dolphin Conservation secured a state grant to support marine animal rescue and response. WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response team responds to Atlantic-white-sided dolphin © WDC PLYMOUTH, MA — Massachusetts-based conservation organization, Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), is among the recipients of the Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) grantmaking program. WDC was awarded $36,422…
Read MoreWDC launches new Animal Rescue Crew membership
September 29, 2025 — PLYMOUTH, MA — WDC’s dedicated Marine Animal Rescue and Response (MARR) team are trained first responders for whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals in need of assistance. Our MARR team responds to 300 miles of coastline in Massachusetts 365 days a year. Now, you can become an honorary member of this incredible…
Read MoreWDC Expands Marine Animal Rescue and Response Area
As of December 1, 2025, WDC’s federal stranding agreement will be updated to include new territory. © WDC September 22, 2025 — Contact: Caroline Mowdy, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, [email protected] PLYMOUTH, MA — Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) Marine Animal Rescue and Response (MARR) is excited to announce our expansion into Boston. Currently, WDC responds…
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