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Common dolphin

WDC takes ‘A Walk in the Park…with Animal Friends’

Longstanding WDC partner Animal Friends returns with season two of their podcast 'A Walk in...
Japanese whaling ship

Infamous whale slaughter ship docks for the final time

The whaling ship, Nisshin Maru has returned to the port of Shimonoseki for the final...
Sperm whale

Dominica announces new protections for sperm whales

Dominica has placed almost 800 square kilometers of sea off the west coast of the...
Porpoise dies after becoming entangled in fishing net

UK government rejects chance to protect whales and dolphins

The government has formally rejected almost all of the crucial recommendations made in a House...

Dog treats made from endangered whales removed following WDC protest

WDC, along with other conservation groups, has welcomed the decision by a Japanese manufacturer to remove from sale dog treats made from endangered fin whales. 

Michinoku Farms withdrew the dog snacks shortly after WDC and other groups alerted the media and questioned the wisdom of exporting meat from an endangered species to feed pets.

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About George Berry

George is a member of WDC's Communications team and website coordinator.