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A group of fish-eating orcas in Russia's Far East

Orcas are not attacking boats say leading scientists

A number of leading scientists and marine mammal experts, including WDC's research fellow, Erich Hoyt,...
Lulu was so full of chemicals, her body was treated as toxic waste. Image: SMASS

New WDC pollution report points to UK toxic tragedy

Our new report into chemical pollution paints a grim future for the dolphins, whales and...
Dolphins play with Scottish Dolphin Centre in the background

WDC’s Scottish Dolphin Centre wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

Dolphins play with Scottish Dolphin Centre in the background Our Scottish Dolphin Centre has been...
Lolita the orca

Lolita the orca dies after half a century in captivity

Orca Tokitae (also known as Lolita) has sadly died of suspected renal failure after many...

Ethical questions raised over vet who also helped design and prosper from exploding harpoons

Reports from Iceland have revealed that a Norwegian veterinarian who worked as a consultant to...
Vaquita. Photo Thomas Jefferson

Scientific Committee gives first ever official species extinction warning

Photo: Thomas Jefferson We have welcomed the urgent call by experts to protect the vaquita...