Cathy Williamson
Policy manager - End Captivity Programme Lead
Recents Posts
Orcas and belugas held in appalling ‘whale jail’
You may have read the stories about the so-called ‘whale jail’ in Russia. If you have, you’ll have seen the sickening images of belugas and…
Read MoreHow long do bottlenose dolphins survive in captivity?
We were happy to host Zoology student, Grace Long for a two week placement at our UK headquarters, in March. Grace is a student at…
Read MoreWhy whale and dolphin captivity is cruel – the science
In 2017, an important new academic book brought together all aspects of marine mammal welfare as a reference point for universities, students and all those…
Read MoreHow do you build a beluga whale sanctuary?
Preparing a new home for two ex-captive belugas is a wonderful world first. The future of the two captive beluga whales we are building a…
Read MoreMajor airline alliance not willing to help stop Japan’s dolphin slaughter
I’m sure you are as sickened as I am that every year from September to April, dolphins and small whales are still subjected to a…
Read MoreHow do you move two beluga whales half way around the world?
I hope you’ve been enjoying following our story as we work to give two captive belugas a new home in a more natural ocean environment…
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