Santa Catarina Nursery in Brazil is now a fully designated Whale Heritage Area!
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Celebrating cetaceans in Indigenous cultures
On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we’re celebrating the importance of cetaceans in Indigenous cultures!
“The trip of a lifetime”: from one Whale Heritage Area to another
Donna Kalez tells us about her amazing trip from Dana Point, USA, to Plettenberg Bay, South Africa!
Whitsundays designated as a Whale Heritage Area
The Whitsundays region is now a fully designated Whale Heritage Area!
We are united by, and for, cetaceans
‘Nature Knows no Borders’ is the theme of the Convention on Migratory...
WCA opposes oil and gas developments
The WCA stands with Whale Heritage Areas, and the Ocean Alliance Against Offshore Drilling, in opposing oil and gas developments worldwide.
Madeira designated as a Whale Heritage Area
Madeira is now the world’s tenth designated Whale Heritage Area!
Santa Barbara Channel designated as a Whale Heritage Area
Santa Barbara Channel has become the USA’s second designated Whale Heritage Area!
WCA launches Wildlife Heritage Areas programme with World Animal Protection
Born out of the success of the original Whale Heritage Sites programme,...
Golfo Dulce awarded Whale Heritage Site status
Golfo Dulce has been awarded Whale Heritage Site status, making it the first Whale Heritage Site in Latin America and one of only eight worldwide!









