WWF Protecting Whales and Dolphins Initiative
Whales and dolphins play a critical role in maintaining ocean health and our climate, while contributing to the global economy - yet, they are under threat. WWF’s global conservation programme brings together experts, industry, policymakers and governments to co-design innovative solutions to safeguard our ocean giants and their migratory routes into the future - for the benefit of people and nature.
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Whales and dolphins are nature positive
- but under threat
Growing evidence shows that protecting whales, dolphins, and porpoises has benefits for nature and people. And yet, these magnificent animals face growing threats due to human activities. As a result, 1/3 of the world’s cetaceans are now at risk of extinction in the wild.
Photo © Alex Rosenfeld
Protecting blue corridors
A new conservation approach for enhanced cooperation
Threats to whales have evolved - and so our conservation must evolve too. From local to regional to international levels, science, civil society, industry, states and intergovernmental bodies all have a role in safeguarding whales and their migrations, mitigating threats and co-designing solutions.
Photo © Oliver Scholey / Hector Skevington-Postles / Silverback / Netflix
