Success! Tidal turbine project that could harm dolphins is halted
Rissos dolphins off Bardsey Island credit WDC Following years of campaign work to halt a tidal turbine development in Wales that could seriously injure porpoises and dolphins, we are delighted to report that the scheme has now been halted. Nova Innovation, the company behind the turbine development has revealed that its Enlli Tidal Project will…
Read MoreMystery surrounds large number of whales washing up in US
Whale tail injured in collision with a vessel A number of whales have washed up on the shores of New Jersey and New York in just a few weeks, an unusual occurrence that is concerning experts. Reports suggest around twelve whales (including humpback and sperm) have come ashore since December 1st, prompting calls for a…
Read MoreUS government refuses to shield endangered right whales from lethal ship collisions
The Biden administration in the US has denied an emergency petition that seeks to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from being struck and killed by shipping vessels in their calving grounds off the southeast coast of the United States. North Atlantic right whales are among the world’s most at risk marine mammals. They only…
Read MoreUK government needs to follow through with ocean promises at home
UK government talked the talk on the world stage at COP15 but is falling short of delivering on ocean promises at home. So, we (together with partners Marine Conservation Society, and Blue Marine Foundation) are pushing for more protection for the seas around the UK and urging the government to help reach targets set at…
Read MoreHopes raised for whale and dolphin protection after last minute landmark nature agreement
WDC’s Ed Goodall (far right) at COP15 with Thérèse Coffey (centre) UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Nations from around the world have agreed to protect a third of the planet for nature by 2030 in a landmark deal aimed at safeguarding biodiversity. Biodiversity refers to all the Earth’s living things…
Read MoreWDC orca champion picks up award
Beatrice Whishart MSP picks up her Nature Champion award The Scottish Environment LINK, an organisation that brings together groups in Scotland to protect and enhance wildlife, landscape and the marine environment, has announced its MSP Nature Champion of the Year. The award has been shared this year by Jenni Minto is the MSP Nature Champion…
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