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WDC at COP28 - Save the whales, save the world
We can't save the world without saving the ocean, and we can't save the ocean without saving whales. That’s why over the next two weeks, we’ll be in Dubai at COP28, the biggest climate event of the year.
Adopt a dolphin today!
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WDC at COP28 - Save the whales, save the world
We can't save the world without saving the ocean, and we can't save the ocean without saving whales. That’s why over the next two weeks, we’ll be in Dubai at COP28, the biggest climate event of the year.
Latest news and blogs
Toxic tides, troubled whales: the toll of chemical pollution
The Port River dolphins
Find out about these amazing creatures. They are one of the few dolphin populations living in an urban environment and face numerous threats to their survival.
Flippin' Awesome
Celebrating the wonderful world of whales & dolphins
Species Guide
Australia is home to the largest creature on the planet, the blue whale, as well as dolphin species found nowhere else.
About whales and dolphins
Whale and dolphins are superbly adapted for life in the marine environment.
How we help whales & dolphins
WDC has 30 years experience of funding conservation projects in Australia and elsewhere.
Facts, figures, videos & more
Which whale is the biggest? The fastest dolphin? The deepest diver? Discover the record breakers.
Every whale and dolphin - safe & free
There are 4 vital ways that we are fighting for the survival of whales and dolphins.
Together we can:
End captivity
Whales and dolphins have a right to live free and healthy lives. These highly intelligent individuals should not suffer for human entertainment.
Stop whaling
Commercial whaling is illegal. And yet, every year, Japan, Norway and Iceland kill around 1,500 whales.
Create healthy seas
Commercial fishing, oil and gas drilling, and shipping are threatening the lives of whales and dolphins.
Prevent deaths in nets
Hundreds of thousands of whales and dolphins are accidentally caught and killed in fishing gear every year.
Whales play a vital role in the health of our planet and have the right to life & freedom.
(This is the foundation of all our work)
Coordinated teams on a worldwide mission
We’re protecting whales and dolphins with a truly global effort. Our teams in the UK, USA, Australia and Germany work together.
Our successes
We've had some major successes over the last 30 years, make a real difference for the lives of whales and dolphins in Australia and elsewhere.
Annual Review
Read about what our supporters have helped us achieve for whales and dolphins during the past year.
