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New beaked whale species discovered in Japan
A new species of beaked whale that lives in the North Pacific has been identified...

Whaling and dolphin hunts in Japan – it’s all money and politics
I have been busy representing WDC in a number of press interviews on the launch...

Scientists call on EU and Member States to take action to prevent dolphin deaths
After more than 1,000 common dolphins washed up dead on the French coast over the...

Cruel Taiji dolphin drive hunt season underway
Fishermen in the coastal town of Taiji, Japan have begun their controversial annual dolphin hunt....

We’re so close to winning protected areas in Scotland’s seas
It’s been eight years since we formally asked the Scottish government to protect the marine...

WDC in talks with New Zealand‘s Minister for Conservation over dolphin protection
WDC team meets NZ Minister for Conservation Representatives from Whale and Dolphin Conservation have met...

Globe-trotting dolphins – what’s going on?
Strange things are afoot with the adopt a dolphin gang. Mischief and pals are off...

Success! We campaigned to stop British Airways selling tickets to SeaWorld – and now they have!
More fantastic news for our End Captivity campaign has emerged with the announcement from British...

First Bryde’s whale auction held after Japan resumes commercial hunts
An auction of Bryde’s whale meat has taken place in Japan, the first since the Japanese...

Ecuador introduces welcome measures to prevent dolphin imports for captivity shows
The Government of Ecuador has modified environmental legislation to prohibit the import of marine mammals...