The rights of whales and dolphins
There are compelling reasons why whales and dolphins are special and deserving of our respect, and protection. WDC believes they have intrinsic value; which should be recognized in law. >> read more …
Categorie: Whale and Dolphin Conservation
We need urgent action to stop porpoises dying in nets in UK seas
A staggering 1,105 harbour porpoises were reported to have died in UK fishing gear in 2019, mainly in the North Sea and Celtic and Irish Seas What’s worse is that the real number is probably a lot higher as the count doesn’t include all UK fleets or those of other nations fishing in UK waters. […]
Nearly 1000 humpbacks seen off southwestern Japan
Good news for whale watching operators and enthusiasts has emerged from Japan (a country normally associated with cruel whale hunts), where the number of humpback whales seen in waters around the southwestern coast of the country during the winter season has reached a record high of 971. >> read more …
Beluga whales prepare for June release into the world’s first open water sanctuary
We are pleased to announce that two former captive Beluga whales, Little White and Little Grey will return home to the ocean when they are released into the world’s first open water sanctuary for beluga whales in Iceland this June. >> read more …
Good news for WDC’s fight to stop dolphin deaths in nets
WDC’s continuing fight to prevent the huge numbers of whales, dolphins and porpoises dying in fishing nets each year has received a welcome boost following intervention by the EU minister for environment, oceans and fisheries. >> read more …
Record breaker Riptide the orca swims from Iceland to Lebanon
A male orca, commonly known as Riptide, has been spotted in waters around Beirut, Lebanon, on February 19th and 20th after completing what is thought to be a record breaking journey. >> read more …
Still no decision by Welsh government on harmful dredging
A decision by the Welsh government on potentially damaging dredging for scallops in a bay area inhabited by dolphins remains up in the air. >> read more …
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Annual Review 2018
Every year WDC produces or commissions a number of reports on a variety of issues concerning whales and dolphins. Below are a selection of our publications in pdf format. >> read more …
RTZ overlegt internationaal over zeedierenopvang
Afgelopen zaterdag was Jaap van der Hiele vanuit RTZ in het Verenigd Koninkrijk aanwezig bij de MARC-meeting. Dit is een overleg waar alle betrokken partijen uit het Verenigd Koninkrijk die iets met zeedierenopvang te maken hebben vertegenwoordigd zijn. Dit zou een goed voorbeeld voor Nederland kunnen zijn.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Annual Review 2017
Every year WDC produces or commissions a number of reports on a variety of issues concerning whales and dolphins. Below are a selection of our publications in pdf format. >> read more …
WDC demands change to law after study links hundreds of seal deaths to ducted ship propellers
A coalition of 26 wildlife and conservation groups, including WDC is demanding a Scottish, UK and international ban on the use of a specific type of propeller after a study conducted for the Scottish government by St Andrews University has linked their use to the deaths of hundreds of seals. >> Lees verder …
Dolfijnhybride voor Schotse kust
Isle of Lewis, 9 oktober 2014 – Voor het eerst werd de kruising tussen twee dolfijnensoorten in Schotse wateren uitgebreid gedocumenteerd. Tussen 2010 en 2014 zijn er vier dolfijnen waargenomen met de kenmerken van twee verschillende soorten. >> Lees verder …