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Choose a named dolphin, humpback or orca to adopt for a loved one.
Get regular updates with fascinating insights into their incredible lives. Receive a quarterly magazine, monthly email update, stickers, badges and more…you'll be helping to protect whales and dolphins around the world.
Whales are our climate allies – meet the scientists busy proving it
This week a WDC team is attending the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal talking to policymakers about the vital roles whales play in our fight against the climate crisis.
A great gift - adopt today!
Choose a named dolphin, humpback or orca to adopt.
Get regular updates with fascinating insights into their lives. Receive magazines, stickers, badges and more…
Whales are our climate allies – meet the scientists busy proving it
This week a WDC team is attending the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, talking to policymakers about the vital roles whales play in our fight against the climate crisis.
Watch our new video - a fascinating introduction to whales and dolphins
What is a whale? How did they evolve? Which are their closed relatives in the animal kingdom? Find out about these amazing creatures in a conversation with our experts.
Flippin' Awesome
Celebrating the wonderful world of whales & dolphins
Kidzone
Learn about the amazing world of whales and dolphins. Find out how to become a dolphin defender or porpoise protector.
Whale and Dolphin Species Guide
Around 30 species of whales and dolphins have been identified around the United Kingdom.
About whales and dolphins
Find out how whales and dolphins have evolved for life in the marine environment. Find out which whale is the deepest dive and which dolphin swims fastest.
WDC shop
Our online shop has a fantastic range of clothing, books, jewellery, gifts, eco-friendly products and much more.
100% of the profit on all sales goes towards protecting whales and dolphins.
Our new 2022 range is now in stock.
Every whale and dolphin - safe & free
There are 4 vital ways that we are fighting for the survival of whales and dolphins.
Together we can:
End captivity
Whales and dolphins have a right to live free and healthy lives. These highly intelligent individuals should not suffer for human entertainment.
Stop whaling
Commercial whaling is illegal. And yet, every year, Japan, Norway and Iceland kill around 1,500 whales.
Create healthy seas
Commercial fishing, oil and gas drilling, and shipping are threatening the lives of whales and dolphins.
Prevent deaths in nets
Hundreds of thousands of whales and dolphins are accidentally caught and killed in fishing gear every year.
Whales play a vital role in the health of our planet and have the right to life & freedom.
(This is the foundation of all our work)
Coordinated teams on a worldwide mission
We’re protecting whales and dolphins with a truly global effort. Our teams in the UK, USA, Australia and Germany work together.
Our successes
WDC has been fighting for whales and dolphins for thirty years, both in the UK and elsewhere. Read about some of our achievements over that time.
Annual Review
Read our latest report on what our supporters in the UK and elsewhere have helped us to achieve in the last year.
