Is WDC a good charity?
Since 2005, the North American office of WDC has operated as an IRS recognized 501c3 non profit and is a Platinum rated charity on Guidestar. We are guided by a simple principle – whales play a critical role in the health of our marine and global ecosystems.
Where is the whale sanctuary project?
Port Hilford, Nova Scotia
This first-of-its-kind sanctuary is being created in Port Hilford, Nova Scotia, and it is being designed to serve as a model for many more that can then be built all over the world in the coming years.
What organizations work to stop the capture of orcas and dolphins?
The International Marine Mammal Project (IMMP) has worked for more than thirty years in opposition to captive dolphin facilities. We have helped close or prevent the construction of dozens of dolphinariums around the world.
What does Whale and Dolphin Conservation do?
About Us. We are the leading charity dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins. Our work includes campaigns, conservation projects, field research, educational outreach, and advising governments.
Where is WDC based?
San Jose, California
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Who founded the Whale and Dolphin Conservation?
WDC was established in the UK in 1987. Its headquarters are in Chippenham in Wiltshire, UK. Until late 2012, it was known as the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. Mike Bossley established the Australian Dolphin Research Foundation, which was the precursor to the Adelaide branch of WDC Australasia.
Is the whale sanctuary project open?
First Whale Sanctuary in North America to Open in 2023 – EcoWatch.
What is WWF doing to help dolphins?
In response, in 2020 WWF launched the Protecting Whales and Dolphins Initiative – a global conservation programme to equip experts, industry, policy makers and governments with tools to respond to these threats and solutions to safeguard these ocean giants for future generations.
Where are we working to protect whales and dolphins?
We’re protecting whales and dolphins with a truly global effort, with our teams in North America, Australia, Germany, and the UK all working together. Our supporters make invaluable contributions to our work. We are extremely grateful for this support, and proud to share what we’ve accomplished so far.
Why is it important to save the whales and dolphins?
The ocean produces over 1/2 of the air we breathe and helps sequester millions of tons of carbon every year. Whales and dolphins are vital to keeping the ocean’s ecosystem healthy. Learn how these amazing creatures contribute to this process, and how we are protecting them. Save the whales. Save the world.
What are the biggest threats to whales and dolphins?
Commercial fishing, oil and gas drilling, and shipping are threatening the lives of whales and dolphins. Thousands of whales and dolphins are accidentally killed in fishing gear every year.
What happens to animals in rescue at Sea World?
Since Sea World’s opening the Rescue Team have attended many hundreds of strandings and entanglements of dolphins, whales, birds and sea snakes, pioneering new rescue techniques and equipment. Injured animals are brought to Sea World and given veterinary care with the ultimate aim of returning these animals back to the wild.