🐳🐬Your monthly whale and dolphin update🐳🐬WDC

Welcome to your August enews

As the summer holidays draw to a close, we want to say a massive thank you for your help in encouraging UK tourists not to go to whale and dolphin shows or swim-with-dolphins experiences while they are abroad. Look out for your special Don’t Go To The Show campaign email next Thursday for all the latest news.

Because of your support over the past year, we’ve made giant strides towards ending captivity forever – let’s take a moment to reflect on all we’ve achieved together.

• Last year marked 30 years since the last dolphinarium in the UK closed its doors
• You enabled us to host an event at the Houses of Parliament making MPs aware that whale and dolphin captivity has not yet been banned in the UK
• We took your signatures to 10 Downing Street, urging the UK government to make it illegal to hold a whale or dolphin in a tank
• You convinced Thomas Cook, easyJet holidays and Jet2holidays to stop selling tickets to these cruel circuses 

We have a long way to go and some big plans, and with your support, we will do everything we can to make this generation of captive whales and dolphins the last.

Before you dive into your whale and dolphin updates, click on the link below to discover everything else you made possible for whales, dolphins and porpoises in 2023. 

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We were delighted to meet and thank some of you in person at our Supporter Day in Gloucestershire. This was a first and we hope to open it up to even more of you in the future. We’ll share highlights from the day in your September e-newsletter.

Thank you for helping to create a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free.

Hayley Flanagan and Julia Pix, engagement team at WDC

Emerging heroes 

Children are our future, and they will play a massive part in ending whale and dolphin captivity. We asked 2,000 UK kids how they feel about visiting marine attractions, and the results are eye-opening.

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Worlds apart

Our End Captivity campaigner Rob recalls the feeling of seeing his first wild dolphin and explains how watching them trapped behind a glass panel or swimming with them in a sea pen can never compare. Do you agree?

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Win weekly

The BIG summer raffle has now closed. While we wait for the winners to be announced, did you know we have a weekly lottery? You can win a cash prize every week!

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Toasty toes

Step into autumn with Doris & Dude’s new bamboo socks. Eco-friendly and designed for ultimate comfort, these stylish socks keep your feet warm and cozy – perfect for the cooler seasons ahead.

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Play today

We’ve partnered with 11bit studios on Creatures of Ava, now available on Steam for £20.99. Don’t forget to add on the £2.49 WDC Charity Backpack Trinkets DLC – a portion of the proceeds will help support our work.

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Devastating decision

The Japanese Ministry of Fisheries has added fin whales to the whalers‘ kill list. Experts have warned that at worst the hunt could lead to a 40% decline in the local population in just four years.

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Working within

Click the image to watch our video from our visit to Norway, where we participated in the nation’s largest political conference, speaking directly to those who could one day end the hunts. Or, read the full story by clicking below.

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Challenge yourself 

We conducted a survey asking which challenge events you’d love to take on in support of WDC. Join our all-new mailing list to be the first to hear about exclusive event updates and opportunities!

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URGENT APPEAL: Stop Japan hunting fin whales — WDC

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Spenden Sie heute, um diese grausamen Jagden zu stoppen

Ich schreibe Ihnen heute schweren Herzens und einem dringenden Plädoyer. Gestern erteilte die japanische Regierung die Erlaubnis, Finnwale in den Gewässern um Japan zu jagen und zu töten. Finnwale sind die zweitgrößten Kreaturen auf unserem Planeten und von der IUCN für verwundbar erklärt, aber 59 schöne Individuen könnten in dieser Jagdsaison sterben.

Trotz überwältigender Umwelteinflüsse Organisationen und Regierungsvertreter, Japan treibt diese Jagd voran. Ihre Rechtfertigung? Sie behaupten, dass Flossenwale im Nordpazifik reichlich vorhanden sind. Ich weiß, dass Sie zustimmen werden, dass es keine Rechtfertigung dafür gibt, diese intelligenten, schönen Wesen zu töten.

HELP STOP THE HUNTS

Experten warnen, dass diese Jagd die lokale Ballenbevölkerung in nur vier Jahren um bis zu 40% dezimieren könnte.

Wir können nicht zusehen, wie dies geschieht. Ihre Unterstützung wird einen echten Unterschied im Kampf machen, um diese sinnlose Jagd zu stoppen und diese verletzlichen Ozeanriesen zu schützen.

Eine Spende heute könnte helfen:

Lobby international Organe und Regierungen, die unverzüglich gegen die Entscheidung Japans vorgehen.

Unterstützen Sie japanische Aktivisten, um Veränderungen von der en-ins zu schaffen.

Unterstützen Rechtsbemühungen, Japan für die Verletzung von Völkerrecht zur Rechenschaft zu ziehen.

Sensibil für die Notlage der Flossenwale und mobilisieren öffentlichen Widerstand gegen diese Jagd.

Jede Spende bringt uns dem Ende dieses grausamen und unnötigen Gemees einen Schritt näher.

DONATE TODAY TO STOP THE HUNTS

Luke McMillan, Leiter der Jagd am WDC

Find out about our new #DontGoToTheShow campaign! — WDC

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Welcome to your July enews

We want to say a massive thank you for all your support in our campaign to end whale and dolphin captivity. Over the last decade, you’ve helped us convince tour operator after tour operator to stop promoting attractions that keep whales and dolphins in tanks for human entertainment. Just this year, easyJet holidays and Jet2holidays became the latest major travel companies to stop selling tickets to these cruel circuses. 

But, the thing is, UK tourists still flock to these attractions when they are on holiday, and swimming with dolphins remains high on many people’s ‚bucket lists‘.

That’s why this summer, we’ve launched our new #DontGoToTheShow campaign. We’re running ads in UK airports and online to encourage holidaymakers to think twice before visiting captive whale or dolphin attractions while they are abroad.

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We’re sure people don’t intend to support cruelty; they just don’t realise that the dolphin or orca is trapped, forced to perform for tourist after tourist, over and over again, all day, every day, long after holidaymakers have gone home.

You’ve already helped us create incredible change across the travel industry, now this is our opportunity to convince people not to support cruelty when they are abroad. 

Thank you so much for all your support. Together, we will end captivity forever.

Hayley Flanagan and Julia Pix, engagement team at WDC

Faroese insight

We’re working to change hearts and minds in the Faroes to end the hunts. But first, we need to understand local perceptions – so we conducted a poll. Click below to find out what Faroese communities had to say.

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Play today

Want to make a difference for critically endangered harbour porpoises in the Baltic Sea? Play for a porpoise in the summer raffle and you could win £1,000 while helping save these beautiful beings from extinction. 

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Pixels with porpoise

Explore our game sale and grab a bundle of seven awesome games at a super low price. Plus, a portion of every purchase will be donated to WDC to help create a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free.

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Tragic stranding

Heartbreakingly, a family pod of 77 pilot whales have died after stranding on a beach in Orkney, Scotland. Our Shorewatch coordinator Emma Steel, attended the scene to help with investigations. 

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Antarctic adventure

Our new partners, Intrepid Travel, are offering up to 30% off select awe-inspiring Antarctica trips for the 2024/2025 season. Book before 16 August to secure your trip, plus get a whale or dolphin adoption and a 10% donation to WDC.

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Did you know?

60% of children don’t want to see whales and dolphins in tanks? We’re asking parents and guardians to ask their children before they visit a show.

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Summer tees

Brighten up your summer days with our new royal blue humpback print t-shirt! This cheerful and vibrant design is perfect for making a statement in the sun.

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Your June whale and dolphin update🐬– WDC

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Finden Sie diesen Monat alles heraus, was Sie für Wale und Delfine erreicht haben! — WDC

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Willkommen zu Ihren Mai-ewens

Im Namen aller bei WDC möchten wir Ihnen ein großes Dankeschön für all Ihre Unterstützung während des gesamten Big Give Green Match Fund im April sagen. Mit Ihrer Hilfe haben wir unser Ziel von 40.000 Dollar in nur fünf Tagen zerschlagen, um ein Norway For Whales zu schaffen. Insgesamt haben Sie über 50.000 Dollar gesammelt, und dank Ihrer großzügigen Spenden werden wir eine mächtige Anti-Walfang-Bewegung in Norwegen unterstützen und die Tötung dieser schönen, denkenden, Gefühlswesen beenden. Klicken Sie auf das Bild oben, um eine spezielle Nachricht vom Team zu hören (aufzeichnet, als wir unser Ziel von 40.000 Dollar erreichten).

Aber das ist nicht Wir müssen uns alle bedanken.

Wir sind Ihnen allen so dankbar, die einen neuen Defibrillator für unser Scottish Dolphin Centre finanziert haben. Wir werden weiterhin mit der lokalen Wohltätigkeitsorganisation Keirans Legacy zusammenarbeiten, die die Ausrüstung aufrechterhalten wird, um die Sicherheit aller unserer Besucher und Mitarbeiter zu gewährleisten. Vielen Dank.

Wenn Sie nach einem anderen Weg suchen, um einen Unterschied für Wale und Delfine zu machen, haben wir eine aufregende Gelegenheit für Sie.

Am 22. Juni werden wir uns mit Dutzenden von Umweltgruppen für einen friedlichen, familienfreundlichen Marsch in die Parlamentshäuser zusammentun. Wir wollen den größten Marsch Großbritanniens für Natur und Klima schaffen und wir würden uns freuen.

Die kommenden Parlamentswahlen könnten ein Wendepunkt für unsere natürliche Welt sein, daher wollen wir eine Botschaft an Politiker aller Parteien senden, dass es keine Zukunft auf einem toten Planeten gibt. Sie und ich wissen, dass wir den Wal retten müssen, um die Welt zu retten, aber wir müssen sicherstellen, dass die Menschen mit der Macht uns hören.

Wirst du mit uns stoßen um Wale und Delfine eine Stimme?

Um uns in den Massen zu finden, hör einfach auf das Geräusch von Walgesang und kommen und Hallo sagen!

MEHR DETAILS

Danke, dass Sie helfen, eine Welt zu schaffen, in der jeder Wal und jeder Delfin sicher und frei ist.

Hayley Flanagan und Julia Pix, Engagement-Team beim WDC

Iceland update

The last whaling company in Iceland has applied for a ten-year hunting licence. But there’s a glimmer of hope. The new fisheries minister can end the hunts for good. So we’re urging her to do the right thing.

LESEN SIE MEHR

You can help

Whales and dolphins live in danger of whaling, captivity and entanglement. By joining a community of people who give a monthly gift, you will help create a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free.

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Devastating news 

After launching Kangei Maru, a new advanced whaling ship that will be able to process whale meat directly on board, Japanese whalers are planning to add fin whales to their kill list.

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Empowering communities

Two species of river dolphins are facing possible extinction. But it’s not too late. We’re supporting our partner organisation Solinia, to inspire children to protect the awesome beings who share their rainforest home.

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Corporate volunteering

Arbeiten Sie für ein Unternehmen oder wollen Ihr Nachhaltigkeitsziel in Taten verwandeln? Machen Sie diesen ersten Schritt, indem Sie Ihr Team zu einer unserer Corporate-Engagement-Initiativen unterschreiben: Urban Beach Cleans oder Wild Life Drawing.

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Whales pooing on whales

Walbeobachter, die eine Reise genießen, die kürzlich beobachtet wurde, wie Pottwale in der Nähe einer Gruppe von Orcas entleeren, die dazu führten, dass sie sehr schnell verschwanden – aber was war ihr Motiv?

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Re-whale the ocean on World Rewilding Day 🐳🌍 — WDC

For us, for them, for the planet 🌍

Happy World Rewilding Day 2024!

Rewilding is a conservation method with a focus on the restoration of wild animal populations, whilst restoring habitats and eliminating threats different species face. This helps to create a resilient planet and inspiration for a sustainable future. Traditionally, rewilding projects have focused on land, which amounts to just 29% of the planet. But this World Rewilding Day, we’re focusing on the other 71% – the ocean.

That’s where you come in. We need to re-whale the ocean! Whales are natures Climate Giants, because just by existing they help the ocean absorb more carbon and release more oxygen than all of Earth’s forests combined. We need to restore the number of whales and dolphins to their pre-hunting populations to helpre-whale the ocean. But we can only do this with your help. 

When you become a Climate Giant Hero, you’ll receive your quarterly magazine, Whale & Dolphin, to show the huge impact your support is making.

Become a Climate Giant Hero today

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HELP MICHELIN TO TAKE WHALES OFF THE MENU — WDC

We’ve been engaging with Michelin to urge them to change the course and stop endorsing restaurants that have whale meat on the menu. We need your help to show that the public is behind this action by encouraging Michelin to make the right decision.

Together we can take whales off the menu.

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Michelin represents the gold standard in fine dining. If you think about excellence in the restaurant industry, you probably think about Michelin with its stars and its guide. So, it might come as a shock to hear that the Michelin Guide recommends eating in restaurants that have whale meat on the menu, and even rewards some with a Michelin Star.

For 18 months, we’ve been lobbying Michelin to change their standards and we’ve made great progress. We’ve had some extremely positive conversations with Michelin, and they want to work with us to do the right thing. 

We want Michelin to change the course and ensure that restaurants that serve whale meat are no longer included in the Michelin Guide and can no longer receive a star. We need you to show that the public is behind them, encouraging them to make the right decision. Together we can take whales off the menu.

SIGN THE LETTER TO MICHELIN

Your support is essential, as without you there will be no change. We need people worldwide to join our campaign to inspire Michelin to make the right decision and save whales.

Before you read on to find out more, I want to say a massive thank you for your support. Together, we will create a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free. 

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You might wonder how getting Michelin to help us take whales off the menu in fine dining restaurants will make a difference. Most of us don’t eat in Michelin-starred restaurants, and if we do, it’s rare treat. But Michelin are hugely influential.

Many of our TV chefs have a Michelin Star and it’s the dream of aspiring cooks on shows like Masterchef. A firm stand by Michelin will send a clear message, throughout the world of food, that eating whales is unacceptable.

Whales are worth more to us alive in the ocean than dead on a plate. 

The ocean is our greatest climate crisis solution, absorbing more carbon and releasing more oxygen than all of Earth’s forests combined – we all need a healthy ocean, and that means whales.

Whales are intelligent, sentient, self-aware, emotional beings. 

Being chased by a boat and shot by a harpoon that explodes inside their body is a terrifying and agonising way to die.

It’s common for multiple harpoons to be used to kill a whale and it can take up to two hours for a harpooned whale to die.

Pregnant females are often the victims of hunting as they are slower and therefore easier to target. This means the next generation of whales die with their mothers.

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🐳🐬Your February whale and dolphin update🐳🐬

Welcome to your February enews

The year has just begun, and thanks to your support, we already have positive news to share!

Every year, more than 9,000 common dolphins die in fishing nets in the Bay of Biscay. Now, following years of campaigning by us and our friends in other organisations, the French government has banned almost all commercial fishing activities in this area from 22nd January to 20th February. 

This is a monumental win for the dolphins, and for all of us who have having been working hard behind the scenes for action, including you. Strategically timed during a peak fishing season, this one-month closure of fisheries has the potential to save thousands of dolphins. Although the ban’s duration is shorter than we’d hoped, it is an indicator that the French government is committed to finding solutions to this long-standing issue.

Your support was pivotal in achieving this victory. Because of you, these majestic beings can enjoy a much-needed respite from the constant threat of entanglement. Thank you so much.

To find out more, click on the button below:

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On behalf of whales and dolphins everywhere, thank you for all your support.

Hayley Flanagan and Julia Pix, engagement team at WDC

WDC in Norway

Did you know more whales are killed each year by Norwegian whalers than in Japan and Iceland? WDC’s Lottie, a Norwegian herself, is uniting local activists and sparking change where it counts, within Norway.

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Seaweed wigs

Humpback whales play with clumps of floating kelp. A favourite game seems to be flinging kelp onto their heads, creating a seaweed wig. But why do they do it?

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A year of impact

We’re celebrating one year of Games For Waves! Thanks to our amazing community and industry partners, we’ve raised over £1 million for vital whale and dolphin conservation projects worldwide. 

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Iceland update

Fisheries Minister Svandís Svavarsdóttir has faced political backlash since suspending whaling. We’re sad to share she is now facing health issues, but the Icelandic prime minister has stepped in to her role temporarily.

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Japanese whaling

Hardly anyone in Japan eats whale meat, yet hundreds of whales are killed each year. WDC’s Katrin explores whether whaling is an indispensable part of Japanese culture, or merely upheld by a minority.

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Future protection

By including a gift in your Will, you can help future-proof the protection of whales and dolphins for generations to come. Write your Will for FREE today through our partnership with Octopus Legacy. 

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Dolphin-safe sunscreen

This month, £1 from each UpCircle SPF 25 Mineral Sunscreen sold on their UK and EU sites will be donated to WDC. Use DOLPHIN20 to get 20% off.

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Norway increase kills

Norway’s government has increased the total number of whales allowed to be killed by hunters this season to 1,157 individuals. That’s 157 more whales than last year. Rest assured, we’re working hard to stop this cruelty for good. 

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Exciting news

We’re thrilled to unveil a brand-new interactive exhibition at our Scottish Dolphin Centre. Visit today to dive into the enchanting world of whales and dolphins through our captivating visual and audio experiences.

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Orca accessories

These smart Orca Buffs provide UV protection, are windproof and are made from 100% recycled plastic waste.  Perfect for those sunny but chilly mornings, and small enough to pop into your pocket.

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🐳Your monthly whale and dolphin update🐬

Find out what you achieved for whales and dolphins in 2023!

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Welcome to your January enews

You made an incredible impact for whales and dolphins last year and we want to say a massive thank you. Whether you gave a donation, signed a petition, or shared our campaigns, you’ve been instrumental in helping whales and dolphins around the globe. We wouldn’t be able to do the work we do without your support.

To celebrate our shared successes in 2023, we’ve put together a short video highlighting some of the year’s most significant moments. Click below to relive some of the milestones you helped achieve. 

Each year, we’re getting closer to a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free and we’re so excited for many more successes to come in 2024. 

On behalf of everyone at WDC, we want to say a massive thank you. 

Hayley Flanagan and Julia Pix, engagement team at WDC

Boardrooms and boats

To save whales, dolphins and our planet, we need everyone on board. We need scientists doing research on boats and businesses investing in the ocean.

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Shop

Get your hands on one of these woollen satchels. They’re roomy, soft to wear over your shoulder and they’re made from recycled wool! Shop with us and help whales and dolphins around the world. 

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Whale chat

What is believed to be the first ‚conversation‘ between humans and humpback whales has taken place. Read more about the incredible interaction with 38-year-old humpback whale, Twain by clicking below.

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Games for good

We’re thrilled to announce that Jingle Jam, the world’s biggest charity gaming event, has raised a whopping £330k towards our work to stop whaling. Thank you Jingle Jam and our amazing Games For Waves community!

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Risso’s research

For the past 14 years we’ve been studying the remarkable Risso’s dolphin in the Isle of Lewis so we can better protect them. Dive into Nicola’s blog to to learn more about our latest trip.

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Rare species spotted

An extremely elusive whale species has possibly been sighted for what is thought to be only the second ever time. Footage from Thailand appears to show a pair of white Omura’s whales swimming alongside a tourist boat near Phuket.

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Valentines gift ideas

Adopting a whale or dolphin is the perfect Valentine’s gift for your loved one. They’ll receive a personalised welcome pack with goodies, including a cotton bag and bookmark. Plus, they’ll get regular updates throughout the year. 

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Devastating news

With fewer than 360 North Atlantic right whales left, we are saddened to tell you that a two-month-old calf faces life-threatening injuries from a boat propeller. Please note that the images in this article are quite distressing. 

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Future protection

Thank you so much to everyone that played the Christmas raffle. Don’t worry if you missed out, you can play the WDC weekly lottery all year round. For just £1 you have the chance to win £10,000 every week!

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🐳🐬Your November Whale and Dolphin news

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Welcome to your November enews

As we approach the end of 2023, I want to say a massive thank you for all your support. You have been instrumental in protecting whales and dolphins around the globe. But now, these remarkable beings need us more than ever. 

In October, I shared the devastating news of the sudden deaths of 100 river dolphins in the Amazon’s rivers and lakes, and I am saddened to report that this number has risen to 155 individuals. Investigations are ongoing, but with water temperatures reaching that of a hot bath, the climate crisis is the main cause. Click on the link below to read the full story, but please note that some of the images are distressing.

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Your support has kept us at the forefront of river dolphin conservation for more than three decades, but this tragic event serves as a stark warning that we need to do more to protect whales and dolphins, for their sake, and our own. And that’s exactly what we plan to do.

Thanks to you, this December, we’ll be at COP28 – the biggest climate event of the year – where we’ll engage with world governments to discuss our climate solutions. You and I know that whales, dolphins and porpoises are our climate allies, and this event gives us the opportunity to share our important message: save the whale, save the world.

Keep an eye on our inbox at the beginning of December as I’ll be sending you a special email explaining why we’re at COP28, what we hope to achieve, plus everything you need to know about how whales and dolphins are vital in our battle against the climate crisis and the destruction of nature.  

Thank you so much for your continued support. Together, we will create a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free. 

Julia Pix, head of engagement

River guardians

Amazon River dolphins share their rainforest home with people, and human activities threaten their very existence. Ali’s latest blog explains how we’re supporting local communities to protect the iconic pink dolphins. 

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Protection rejection

Despite the alarming gaps in the UK’s efforts to protect whales and dolphins, the UK government has rejected almost all of the recommendations made on how to tackle the issues threatening them.

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You can make a difference

The ocean has become a dangerous place for whales and dolphins. They are hunted, held captive, and killed in fishing gear. They need your help. By setting up a regular gift, you can help make a difference, right now.

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Freedom restored

WDC campaigner Katrin visited South Korea to meet the team responsible for successfully releasing formerly captive dolphins back into their natural habitat. She even had the chance to witness them in the wild for herself!  

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Christmas raffle

Whales and dolphins are vital for a healthy ocean, and this Christmas you can help protect them and be in with the chance of winning some extra festive funds in the process. Play for just £1! Over 18’s and T&C’s

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Protection for all

Big, wild animals, including whales, are crucial in our battle against the climate crisis. This week, scientific researcher Katie Hunter, urged the world’s governments to protect all of our non-human climate heroes, before it’s too late

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You’re inspirational

Thank you to all 570 of you who gave us a word to describe pilot whales as part of our campaign to inspire Faroese people to end the hunts. We’ve made a pilot whale t-shirt using your words so you can spread inspiration everywhere you go.

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Whale chat

Our partner Animal Friends‘ podcast, ‚A Walk in the Park … with Animals Friends‚  is back for season 2! Tune in to the episode on the 5 December to hear WDC’s Ed and his furry friend Beans discussing all things whale and dolphin. 

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Farewell Moana

Orca Moana died suddenly at the Marineland Antibes theme park facility in France. She is the fourth orca to die in a dolphinarium in the EU in the last three years and her passing makes us even more determined to end captivity forever.

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Games for waves

Calling all gamers and streamers! This December, join WDC for the world’s largest charity gaming event – Jingle Jam. Your support will help us stop hunting for good so whales can live safe and free.

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