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 (also known as cetaceans).

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 (32 this year alone).

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 centers, websites and more.

By spreading the word we improve our overall understanding of whales and dolphins and the need to protect these incredible animals Where we do it 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

What we really do:
We really do make a difference to the daily lives and long term future of thousands of whales and dolphins, helping to ensure that these amazing creatures are there for future generations Whales and dolphins are important, and so is your support. Together we are their voice, so SPEAK UP!