July 19, 2025   •  
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rayne right whaleWDC Met With Obama's Administration In Washington, DC
On Thursday April 11, 2025 Regina Asmutis-Silvia, WDC Executive Director, NA traveled to Washington, DC to address the plight of the right whale with government appointed decision makers.

Veterinary Analysis Of Dolphin Killing Methods In Taiji Released
New veterinary analysis of dolphin slaughter reveals shocking levels of cruelty.

Right Whale Obituary Series: Stumpy
Continuing to highlight individual North Atlantic right whales that we have lost due to vessel strikes or entanglement in fishing gear: On February 5th, 2004 a 29 year old pregnant right whale named Stumpy was struck and killed.

Dolphin SMART Training Workshops Set For Florida
WDC and partners will hold two training workshops for operators interested in in participating in the Dolphin SMART program on February 21st and 25th in central and southwest Florida.

Fight For Survival: New-born Right Whale In Cape Cod Bay Faces Many Challenges To Survive.
WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation fights to protect this vulnerable species. The mother and calf North Atlantic right whales that were discovered in Cape Cod Bay by Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) on January 12th are up against major challenges.

WDC Increases Reward Fund In Renewed Attempt To Solve Gulf Dolphin Crimes
WDC renews its call for information regarding targeted dolphin killings in the Gulf of Mexico.

Right Whale Obituary Series: Lucky
This obituary series is highlighting known individual right whales that have been killed as the result of human interaction. It doesn't have to be this way if we Act Right Now.

Whale disentanglementDead, Entangled, Right Whale Washes Up On Florida Beach
In the wake of the recent death of an entangled right whale in waters off the northeastern coast of Florida, WDC and The HSUS urge NOAA to take several key actions that will better protect right whales.

No Reprieve For Dolphins In Taiji
Over 200 bottlenose dolphins driven into the Cove in Taiji, Japan.

WDC Opposes Proposed Beluga Import To Thailand
Safari Land, Thailand seeks to import 6 belugas from Russia, replacing three belugas that have recently died at its facility in Bangkok.

Reyna, The North Atlantic Right Whale
As part of Act Right Now, individual North Atlantic right whales’ stories are bring highlighted in a series of obituaries to illustrate the need for increased protections.

Another 'Grind' In The Faroe Islands
The lastest grind in the Faroe Islands claims the lives of 45 pilot whales.

More Heartbreak In Taiji
15 pilot whales are killed in Taiji, while another 80-90 whales await their fate as they are held in the killing cove.

Shop Now And Support WDC!
A work of art leads to a beautiful partnership! The White Starfish, together with Matthew Smith, is pleased to announce their new endeavor to support our work. From now until the end of the year they will donate 25% of purchases to WDC.

wdcWe Have A Brand New Image!
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, which is 25 years old this year, has become WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation. WDC has an updated logo and has created a new, strong design theme to help get our message across wherever it matters most!