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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.

Fish and chipsIs The Fish You Buy Supplied By Icelandic Whalers?
Iceland’s whaling and fishing industries are inextricably linked. Help us send a message to the Icelandic government that the public does not want to eat fish supplied by companies linked to whaling.

Dolphin SMART Program Expands In Florida And Recognizes First Participate In St. Petersburg, Florida
To help protect wild dolphins along Florida’s southwest coast, NOAA’s Fisheries Service and Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and WDCS expand the Dolphin SMART program to Ft. Myers, Sarasota, and the St. Petersburg/Tampa areas.

humpback whaleIWC Harpoons Humpback Whales In “horse-trading” Decision
Despite huge concerns from many delegations, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) has just adopted a new quota for Greenland's so-called aboriginal subsistence whaling (ASW).

whalingWhaling Ban Stays In Place
Our thanks to all of you for helping ensure that the moratorium (ban) still stands and commercial whaling is not endorsed at this year's IWC.

Postcards sent to EUSchool Children Deliver Clear Message To EU - Please Stop Whaling!
A mass postcard petition against the return of commercial whaling has been hand-delivered to the EU Commissioner for the Environment today, 22nd June, 11:30hrs.

Captive Beluga Dies At Vancouver Aquarium
A one-year-old beluga, born in captivity, has died at the Vancouver Aquarium. She had a blocked airway and was unable to breathe.

whalingWhaling Conference Starts Amidst Scandal, Corruption And Secrecy
Only shortly after the long anticipated 62nd annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) was opened in Agadir, Morocco on Monday, the meeting was swiftly closed to all but Government delegates.

humpback whaleUSA And New Zealand Pushing To Reward Whaling Outlaws
Monday 21st June heralds the start of one of the most significant weeks that conservationists may see for some time to come, when the International Whaling Commission (IWC) votes on the fate of the 24 year ban on commercial whaling in Agadir, Morocco.

Video stillWDCS Launches New Film To Support Whaling Campaign
WDCS has launched a graphic film featuring model, Alice Dellal to move millions of people to sign up to our online e-protest against the proposed lifting of the commercial whaling ban.

Trade reportReinventing The Whale
A new report by WDCS released today reveals the real reason behind the whaling nations desire to lift the whaling moratorium – they have long-term plans to develop new commercial applications for whale oil including in pharmaceuticals and animal feed.

Minke whaleAustralia Takes Japan To Court
In an official press statement earlier today (May 28th), the Australian Government has announced legal action against Japanese whaling at the International Court of Justice.

WDCS Files Suit To Protect NA Right Whales
(May 25, 2010) BOSTON—Litigation filed today in federal court seeks to expand habitat protections for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale to include the whale’s nursery, breeding and feeding grounds.

90 Seconds Telling All You Need To Know About Whaling
Germany’s top actor, Mario Adorf, narrates “Jenny”, a 90 seconds true story, with his distinctive and enthralling voice. 90 seconds. 90 seconds that tells you all you need to know about whaling.

SEA LIFE Arizona Opens May 14!
SEA LIFE Arizona opens today at Arizona Mills in Tempe, Arizona.