WDCS, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society WDCS – we do a lot, so here is the quick guide: Established back in 1987, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS), is the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and welfare of all whales and dolphins. In short, we are the world voice for the protection of these animals, creating pressure to bring about change. What does that mean? Simple, we defend these remarkable creatures against the many threats that they face: • Hunting • Captivity • Chemical and noise pollution • Ship collisions (ship strikes) • Entanglement in fishing nets (bycatch) • Climate change We do this by taking money raised and pumping it back into campaigns and projects across the globe that really do have an impact… WDCS campaigns. Campaigning locally and international to stop these threats, creating pressure to bring about change. WDCS funds. Projects that support urgent conservation work around the world. WDCS supports. Some governments and decision-makers want to protect whales and dolphins and their habitats. We work tirelessly to help them by providing sound advice, expert opinion, together with strong legal, scientific and ethical arguments. WDCS fights. Some governments and businesses have no interest in protecting whales and dolphins and fail to deliver on their promises. We work tirelessly to expose them by initiating vital investigations that reveal any abuses of regulations. WDCS advises. We highlight important issues and threats by engaging with international conventions, national governments, local communities and other conservation organizations. WDCS educates. We help educate and inform through the media, events, exhibitions, schools initiatives, visitor centres, websites and more. By spreading the word we improve our overall understanding of whales and dolphins and the need to protect these incredible animals. WDCS has over 70 staff and a large number of volunteers who are located in offices in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Austria, and Argentina. Why we do it. Simple: cruelty is unacceptable and extinction is forever. AddressBrookfield House, 38 St Paul St
Town / CityChippenham
State / CountyWiltshire
Zip / PostcodeSN15 1LY
CountryUnited Kingdom
WebsiteTel0044 1249 449500
Against Live CaptureWDCS, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
United Kingdom
We campaign against the live capture of wild cetaceans for the display industry, and to improve the living conditions of current captives and support rehab/release schemes when feasible.
Anti-WhalingWDCS, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
United Kingdom
We campaign against whaling and the trade in cetacean parts. Our current focus is upon Greenland and Iceland, but ongoing work relates to whaling activities in Norway, Japan and elsewhere.
Boat HandlingWDCS, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
United Kingdom
We campaign globally for responsible boat handling by all vessel users, including commerical whale watch boat operators, government agencies (including the navy) and recreational users.
FishingWDCS, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
United Kingdom
We campaign against fishing practices which harm cetaceans and other marine life (bycatch and entanglement are a global problem as are other destructive forms of fishing).
FundingWDCS, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
United Kingdom
We fund scientists, researchers, advocates and educators around the globe.
Marine PollutionWDCS, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
United Kingdom
We campaign against marine pollution, calling for cleaner, quieter oceans and waterways.
MPA'sWDCS, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
United Kingdom
We campaign for the creation of more and better MPAs (Marine Protected Areas) since protecting habitat is key to conserving a species.
Non-Invasive ResearchWDCS, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
United Kingdom
We campaign for non-invasive research techniques to be employed wherever possible and for cetaceans' intelligence, communication capacity and inherent 'rights' to be recognised and respected.
Oil and gas IndustryWDCS, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
United Kingdom
We monitor the oil and gas industry and campaign against activities which negatively impact cetaceans.
Swimming with CetaceansWDCS, The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
United Kingdom
We raise concerns about the proliferation of DAT (Dolphin Assisted Therapy) programmes and recommend against the practice of swimming with cetaceans in the wild or captive settings.
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