News & Blogs

Another Dolphinarium Opens, This Time In Moscow
WDCS is dismayed to learn that a new dolphinarium opened in December 2011 at the All-Russia Exhibition Centre in Moscow, a country where the capture...

Good to see the UK standing firm on fish disgards – shame that the Chancellor is threatening to steamroller over the rest of our wildlife
The Guardian is reporting that the 'UK vowed to hold firm against plans to continue the wasteful practice of throwing away edible fish at sea,...

Expert Says Orca Was Blown Up During Navy Training Exercise
A 3-year-old member of an endangered orca population in the Pacific North West found dead on a Washington State beach recently was blown up, according...

That's A Bit Close Kesslet !
Hi Everyone, I managed to watch Kesslet and Charlie for a half hour or so yesterday (thanks to Sue at Merkinch LNR for texting me)...

The Pacific Rim Whale Festival Gets Underway
On the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, the small communities of Tofino and Ucluelet are gearing up for the Pacific Rim Whale...

Swiss Government Moves To End Dolphin Captivity
WDCS is delighted by news that the Swiss government has taken its first steps in outlawing the import of dolphins. This move comes after the...

Seoul Zoo To Release Illegally Caught Dolphin
Seoul Zoo in South Korea is to suspend its dolphin shows and return one of its captive animals to the wild after a successful campaign...