Latest news and stories about whale and dolphin conservation
For a Thriving Ocean: Collective Action to Protect Whales and Dolphins
The theme of this year’s United Nations World Oceans Day on 8 June 2022 is ‘Revitalisation: Collective Action for the Ocean’. We’re highlighting the collective action between WWF’s Protecting Whales & Dolphins Initiative experts, industry, policy makers and governments around the world to safeguard our ocean giants for a thriving ocean.
Innovation and resilience offer hope for the world’s most endangered whale
Today is Endangered Species Day and we’re highlighting the North Atlantic right whale. With just 336 animals left, they are one of the most endangered whales on the planet. Technological innovation and collaboration between science and fisheries is providing newfound hope for these iconic ocean giants.
Safeguarding Mediterranean Giants
One of the busiest shipping lanes in the world puts Mediterranean fin whales in the direct path of the massive tankers, cargo ships, and high-speed ferries that criss-cross their waters.
Securing a future for the Chinese white dolphin
Doris Woo of WWF-Hong Kong is working to give Chinese white dolphins the best chance to stabilise and recover.
Why we must protect North Atlantic right whales’ ‘migration superhighways’
If their population continues to decline, North Atlantic right whales may go extinct in less than 30 years. While the task is daunting, protecting their blue corridor from these major threats — including dynamic and mandatory vessel slowdowns and reduction of vertical fishing lines — is possible, and critical, to ensuring the survival of this species.
Whales on the move - mapping threats and solutions for our ocean giants
The growing dangers whales face worldwide along these epic journeys are signs of an unhealthy ocean, and reveal how the ocean connects us all.
World-First Map Exposes Growing Dangers Along Whale Superhighways
World-First Map Exposes Growing Dangers Along Whale Superhighways. A new global report by WWF and the marine mammal science community calls for urgent action to safeguard whales amid mounting threats along their migratory routes.
Making Noise for Quieter Ships: Why We Need to Reduce Underwater Noise Pollution
The IMO needs to develop mandatory measures to truly limit underwater noise pollution — by keeping the guidelines voluntary, there is no mandate for action.
Increasing shipping traffic – a growing risk to whales, warns WWF
Increasing shipping traffic worldwide poses a serious threat to whales and dolphins, warns two separate WWF reports launched today, on World Ocean Day. Both call for stronger action from governments and industry to urgently reduce shipping impacts to protect marine life.