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Welcome to WDCS North America

humpback whaleEstablished in 1987, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, WDCS, is the world's most active charity dedicated to the conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (also known as cetaceans).

WDCS North America is based in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Many of WDCS’s international policy programs are implemented in our region. We also run national policy programs on issues or species specific to North America and the Caribbean. On this site you can meet the team as well as find out about our work and how you can support our efforts to protect these amazing animals.

Latest Features


WDCS Surveying In The Gulf Of Mexico
WDCS biologist Sue Rocca is on a 2-week leg of a multi-discipline research cruise aboard the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise in the Gulf of Mexico.
‘Free Dem Whalez’ Rap Video Acknowledged By Blue Ocean Film Festival
WDCS is excited to announce that its Pier2Pier video, Free Dem Whalez, created by the students of Leesburg High School highlighting the issue of orcas in captivity has been nominated as a Finalist at the Blue Ocean Film Festival .
2010 - Research Cruise Success!
The 2010 WDCS-North America research season has marked it's half-way point as July ends. So far, so amazing! Over 200 individually identified humpbacks have been sighted including more than 30 new calves!
OSHA Cites SeaWorld In Trainer Death
WDCS responds to the release of the official announcement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) detailing its investigation into the death of an orca trainer at Sea World Orlando in late February.

Support our work

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Support our work by adopting a humpback whale. Each individual whale is identified by its unique markings, allowing us to follow its progress and report back to you on sightings.

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WDCS offers a variety of branded clothing and accessories, a wonderful way to show your support of our work.

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You can help whales and wildlife everytime you use your Humpback Whale Tail Visa Platinum card.

Donate to WDCSDonate

The easy way to support our work, your donation will go towards our vital work to protect whales and dolphins in North America and across the world. WDCS is an approved charity of the 2010 CFC campaign.