Conservation Archives - World Cetacean Alliance

WCA files report of attack against Iberian orcas

The WCA, in collaboration with WeWhale, Sea Shepherd France, and PACMA, has filed a report of an offence against critically endangered orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar.

Orcas aren’t ‘attacking’ boats: here’s how to avoid interactions that could cause damage

Conservation, WCABlog

It’s misleading to characterise orca-boat interactions in the Strait of Gibraltar as ‘attacks’. Instead, here’s our advice on how boat operators can reduce the chances of an interaction that could cause damage.

Q&A: Watching Whales with Richard Baines, Yorkshire Coast Nature

Charismatic Encounters, Conservation, Research, Responsible Tourism, Whale Heritage Sites, Whale Watch

Researcher Sophia Nicolov talks to Richard Baines of Yorkshire Coast Nature about whale watching off the coast of Staithes in North Yorkshire.

UK government must do more to protect whales and dolphins from bycatch

Conservation, Dolphins Aren't Discard, WCABlog

A new parliamentary committee report has confirmed that the UK government is failing to protect marine mammals and needs to improve monitoring of bycatch.

Q&A with Bex Lynam, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Charismatic Encounters, Conservation, Research, Responsible Tourism, Whale Heritage Sites

Researcher Sophia Nicolov talks to Bex Lynam of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust about whales and dolphins off the Yorkshire coast.

Whale and dolphin abuse ignored by Marine Stewardship Council

Conservation, WCABlog

Observer reports of whale and dolphin abuse on MSC-certified fishing vessels are routinely ignored, a new Shark Guardian report has revealed.

WCA partners with Seably to protect whales from ship strikes

Conservation, WCABlog

More maritime professionals will learn how to minimise the threat of ship strikes by taking our training on the Seably platform!

Lindblad Expeditions becomes first ‘Whale Aware’ cruise line

Conservation, WCABlog

Lindblad Expeditions will be the first cruise company to use the WCA’s ‘Becoming ‘Whale Aware” course to train their bridge crew to minimise ship strikes.