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Harbour porpoise. Image: Charlie Phillips/WDC

Speaking up for the little guys – WDC in action

Whales and dolphins face so many dangers. These intelligent beings are crucial for the wellbeing...
Humpback whale fluke in Alaska.

An unforgettable first encounter – observing the whales we work to protect

I have kept a dark secret since joining WDC back in June 2021. Despite my...

WDC in Japan – Part 2: Digital dolphins

Welcome to the second chapter of my incredible journey to build alliances in Japan. As...
David Capello and Duchess

A former UK dolphin trainer reflects

It's been 30 years since the last dolphin show closed its doors in the UK....

Really Wild Weather…

It a real tempest out there in the waters of the Moray Firth today. People often ask “What do dolphins do in bad weather?” and the simple answer is…they just dive down a few feet and all is relatively serene and calm compared to what its like at the surface. In fact dolphins will often actively “surf” the way that we humans do – except that dolphins are the true masters of their environment, like Adopt a Dolphin “Mischief” and his buddy “Denoozydenzy” here in the Cromarty Firth and can handle just about anything. Find out more about dolphins and other cetacean species HERE

About Charlie Phillips

Field officer - Adopt a Dolphin