WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation

Discover over 80 types of Whales and Dolphins

Beluga whale
These white whales are known as the canaries of the sea.
Common minke whale
The smallest of the baleen whales.
Harbour porpoise
A shy species, often found in coastal waters.
Orca (Killer Whale)
Male orcas spend their entire lives alongside their mothers.
Blue whale
The largest creature to have lived on Earth.
Short finned pilot whale
Very social whales that feed on squid.
Short-beaked common dolphin
Amazon River dolphin
These amazing dolphins live in the Amazon rainforest.
Risso's dolphin
These large dolphins have distinctive white scars on their bodies.

What we are doing

Whaling

Stop Whaling

Whaling results in the deaths of around 2000 whales each year.

Morgan, held in captivity at Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain.

End Captivity

Keeping whales and dolphins in captivity is wrong and cruel.

Cientos de miles de ballenas, delfines y marsopas mueren en aparejos de pesca por año.

Ending bycatch

Fishing nets and gear are the single biggest killer of whales and dolphins across the world.

Things you can do

Make a donation

Help fund our work and make a difference

Scottish Dolphin Centre

Scottish Dolphin Centre

One of the best places to see dolphins in the UK.

Pod of orcas travelling

Adopt an orca

Adopt an orca - free and wild!

WDC clothing range at our shop

WDC Shop

Buy gifts, clothing and more - all profits support WDC.

Origami whales

WDC Kids website

Information about whales and dolphins for kids.