Erich Hoyt

Erich is a Research Fellow at WDC and Co-chair of the IUCN Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force. He is a director of the Far East Russian Orca Project (FEROP).
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The dolphin and porpoise casualties of the war in Ukraine
Rare, threatened subspecies of dolphins and porpoises live in the Black Sea along Ukraine’s coast. They are also victims of war, along with the researchers…
Read MoreOne world ocean – why we need to think globally and act locally
On World Ocean(s) Day let’s remember that there is only one ocean on our world. All the water flows through one connected system and this…
Read MoreWhales, dolphins, porpoises and healthy seas under lockdown
Anyone watching blue, humpback or sperm whales can clearly see and hear the power-packed spout that comes just before they suck in a deep breath.…
Read MoreNew baby offers hope for endangered orca community
On the morning of 30 May, off Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, an orca calf, complete with fresh foetal folds and typical orange (instead of white)…
Read MoreHow to protect the whales and other marine mammals of the Antarctic’s Southern Ocean
I’ve just returned from France where a friendly group of scientists from 11 countries were gathered to put our heads together to help protect the…
Read MoreWhere do whales, dolphins and other marine mammals live?
It’s a big ocean out there. We’re learning a lot about whales these days in nearshore waters but good information on where exactly they live…
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