Researcher Sophia Nicolov talks to Richard Baines of Yorkshire Coast Nature about whale watching off the coast of Staithes in North Yorkshire.
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5 Business Benefits of Being WCA Responsible Whale Watch Certified
As a commercial whale or dolphin watching operator, having WCA...
Eagle Eye Adventures soar in to the record books as the world’s first WCA certified responsible whale watching company
Eagle Eye Adventures, based in the Campbell River area of Vancouver Island in Canada, has become the first company in the world to become certified under new international standards for responsible whale and dolphin watching!
Few people are affected more by climate change and biodiversity loss than...
September Sighting of the Month – The Southern Residents
News from the Southern Resident Orca that inhabit the inshore waters...
New Photo Identification Guide for Southern Ocean Whales
WCA partner Happywhale engages citizen scientists to identify marine...
Changing the way we view whales and dolphins?
Watching whales and dolphins in the wild is big business. It’s a US$2.1 billion a year industry available in over 120 countries worldwide, and represents a significant proportion of an ecotourism market that also includes wildlife safaris, diving, and birdwatching tours. Now, a new report by the World Cetacean Alliance and Club Med, has highlighted concerns for many whale and dolphin populations and the need for improved standards across the world.
WCA Partner Atlantiangra – Educational outreach in the Azores
WCA Responsible Whale Watching Partner Atlantiangra has been celebrating World Environment Day and World Oceans Day by participating in a range of activities to promote ocean literacy and education in the Azores.
Common Dolphins in the Ionian Sea
Since 2016 there have been no sightings of common dolphins, until May 2018 when two individuals were seen along in the area
New Whale watching destination, a need to introduce responsible practice and a call for volunteers
With the prospect of a whale watching industry comes the opportunity to get in early to ensure that things are done responsibly – something we believe will only happen if there is a carefully designed campaign.