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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. If you have an existing adoption you can renew it online.

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Welcome to WDC North America

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

WDC North America is based in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Many of WDC’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.

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Stop Iceland killing endangered whales


Sign our petition and support our campaign to end whaling.

dolphin huntHelp stop the dolphin hunts

Seen our video? - please sign our petition and support our campaign to end the brutal dolphin hunts in Japan.


right whaleAct Right Now To Help Save A Species!

We need you to join WDC to ACT RIGHT NOW! With fewer than 500 remaining, the North Atlantic right whale is on the brink of extinction. We have to pressure the US government to quickly introduce regulations that will help save a species!

WDC Mourns The Loss Of Istar
It is with great sadness that we report the death of one of our beloved Whale Adoption Project’s humpback whales, Istar.
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.