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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 1h

The Sowerby's beaked whale, a species that is rarely seen at sea, has been spotted off the Cornish coast, far from their usual range 🐋 While this is an incredible and unusual sighting, it's also raised concerns that the whale may be lost, injured or ill. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/ANSK50ZX89F

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In Tenerife, whales and dolphins are still being bred to create the next generation of performers. Rob visited Loro Parque and Aqualand to see the reality first-hand. Hear from Rob👉 ow.ly/Xu1M50ZSGgC 📷 All photos and videos are by WDC/Rob Lott or Billy Heaney unless specified

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This week we celebrated #NationalPoetryDay (1st October). So, to add to your relaxing Sunday vibes, here are some lovely lines from our resident poet, Matt Harvey all about the true value of whales. Thanks to the amazing people at Hot Poets. Sit back with a tea and dream about whales in the sea👇

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Whales and dolphins are still being bred in captivity. This Orcatober, we’re exposing why this cruel practice must end. Let’s make this generation of captive whales and dolphins the last. 📷Rob Lott/WDC

THIS ORCATOBER IT'S TIME TO END THE HORROR SHOW

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Deep in the Amazon, local communities are helping to build a better future for river dolphins. Our education lead, Ali, went to see how your support is helping Natütama inspire the next generation to love and protect their local wildlife. 👉https://ow.ly/aF2q50ZQ7qA 📷Michel VIARD 📷WDC/Ali Wood

We've been to the Amazon to see your support in action. Image of an Amazon River dolphin and Ali with Diana from Natutama

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Iceland’s 2026 fin whaling season has now ended with 93 whales killed but with nobody to sell them to. A perverse slaughter, but could these poor whales be the last to die at the hands of Icelandic whalers? 🤞👇 tinyurl.com/22pd9uv7

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Norway’s 2026 whale hunt season has come to an end. Here are two key figures: 418 minke whales killed (but this does not include the unborn calves that die when pregnant females are shot). 1% of Norwegians regularly eat whale meat. This is a pointless slaughter. 👇 tinyurl.com/5n89eenx

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Good news. 😊The pressure is working - Iceland's government announces plan for a bill to end whale hunts. But how long will it be before the cruelty stops? 👇 tinyurl.com/42z8hcpv

Whaling ship arrives in Iceland with two dead whales

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Despite their name, pygmy killer whales are actually dolphins! 🐬 Rare & elusive, they live in deep, warm waters & feed on fish & squid. Sadly, they face threats including fishing gear, hunting, pollution & underwater noise. More here: ow.ly/M3OG50Zy1cQ Image: Pacific Whale Foundation

A pygmy killer whale swimming just below the surface of clear blue ocean water with light reflections.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Imagine a giant hammer pounding nearby while you’re trying to communicate. For whales, dolphins and porpoises, human-made noise can drown out the sounds they rely on to survive. But a quieter future is possible. Discover some of the solutions👉 ow.ly/rXlQ50ZKvGR

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How can we make the ocean quieter for whales and dolphins? - Whale and Dolphin Conservation

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

What a mess. Two of the 30 captive belugas held by Marineland Ontario have already died after the pair were recently transported to the US. 😞 We need more support for wild sea sanctuaries as a pathway to ending this cruelty. 👇 tinyurl.com/2d2zd8ns

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

WDC's Lottie attended #Arendalsuka, Norway's largest political gathering, to discuss whaling 💔 Learn more in her blog including visiting Megapop in Oslo to talk all things ocean and #LifeBelow 🐬 uk.whales.org/2026/08/25/norwegian-…

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Hundreds of minke whales are killed each year in Norway, yet around 1% of Norwegian people eat whale meat often. So why do the hunts continue? Our campaigner Lottie is just back from Norway - and she's here to share why the end of the hunts may be closer than it seems. 👉 ow.ly/B5x850ZFcvk

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

More whales seen off the coast of Greenland as ice melts due to climate change. But is that a good thing..? ow.ly/8HJM50ZCmMy

Humpback whale cruises through cool ocean waters

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

We've teamed up with BBC Wildlife Magazine to give seven of the ocean's most impressive acrobats the stage. From dolphins to humpback whales, some of the largest beings of the sea are the most athletic 👉 ow.ly/LX0250ZuiPb

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Improve #DevOps skills with Humble with a value of over £3,000 for as little as £16.03! 🤯 This bundle supports Whale and Dolphin Conservation's work protecting whales and dolphins. If you're looking to level up, look now! 👉 www.humblebundle.com/software/hands…

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Today is #NationalNonProfitDay, & this one's for you. Because of your generosity, we can campaign for protections, support research, help whales & dolphins in need, & inspire people to protect the ocean. Thank you for helping build a future where every whale & dolphin can live safe and free 💙

A pod of five orcas swimming closely together in calm ocean waters under clear skies.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Norway is getting away with (whale) murder. Our new report reveals new findings from Norway's own official whaling data and asks why Norway has largely escaped the scrutiny faced by other whaling nations. 1/2

Image of a dead whale hanging off a whaling boat. With the text: Norway is getting away with (whale) murder

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

On #WorldNatureConservationDay, WDC's CEO Chris Butler-Stroud argues that optimism alone isn't enough. We need the courage to follow the science, because the choices we make now won't just shape our climate; they'll shape the future of whales, dolphins, the ocean, and generations to come. 2/3

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

As the debate continues over the future of North Sea oil and gas, one question matters above all: Are we listening to the science? From record-breaking temperatures and marine heatwaves to major changes in ocean currents that help regulate our climate, the evidence is hard to ignore. 1/3

Offshore oil rig with a tugboat nearby, overlaid with text questioning the impact of short-term politics over long-term science.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Sightings include bottlenose dolphins, minke whales, harbour porpoises, grey seals and even a humpback whale. 💙 Thank you to every volunteer helping protect the incredible wildlife that calls this stretch of water home.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

In June last year, we launched the very first WDC Shorewatch site in England at Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire, in partnership with @rspb.bsky.social 16 months later, the amazing volunteers have already completed over 1,000 surveys and recorded 2,384 marine mammal sightings! 🐬 1/2 📷Christopher Swann

Image of a bottlenose dolphin breaching the air, with the text: Bempton Cliffs Shorewatch site - 16 months on.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We've teamed up with BBC Countryfile to shine a light on the world's rarest giant, the North Atlantic right whale 👉 tinyurl.com/d9vb4mhe With fewer than 400 left, it is more important than ever to raise awareness of these beautiful whales.

Image of a North Atlantic right whale partially submerged in deep blue ocean water, showing its back and tail fin near the surface.

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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 29/06/2026

Great news for our oceans! 🦀 Since 2019, we've planted 4.9 million seeds through Seagrass Ocean Rescue. 🎉 Seagrass meadows protect coastlines & shelter marine life, but the UK has lost 92% over the last century. Our restoration plots are even spreading on their own, beyond where we planted. 🙌

A common seal's head emerging from calm water, looking directly at the camera with whiskers and dark eyes visible, its reflection mirrored on the surface.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Exciting discovery 😮 Scientists have uncovered a 700-mile-long underwater 'whale graveyard' in the south-eastern Indian Ocean with some fossils and bones dating back more than five million years. Find out more about this incredible discovery here: uk.whales.org/2026/06/12/m...

Whale bones, covered in marine growth, resting on the ocean floor, with the text stating that scientists have found whale bones dating back over 5 million years.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Whale watching or whale hunting - which is better for whales, people, and Norway’s economy? Below Norway For Whales campaigner Lottie explains more 👇 youtube.com/shorts/lfPA85cmRIY?feat…

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

You can help amplify Norwegian voices. Your donation will help end the slaughter. Be part of the #WaveOfChange 👉 uk.whales.org/support/norw... Thank you, Endangered Species Protection Agency for providing us with footage from hunt monitoring in 2025. 2/2

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Be a part of the wave of change - Whale and Dolphin Conservation

Make a donation to join the wave of change we need to create a Norway For Whales. Your support can make a huge difference.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We can stop whaling in our lifetime, and we plan to. Below, in the first of five shorts, our Norway For Whales campaigner Lottie, breaks down how we plan to stop whaling in Norway. Part 1 is to support activists in Norway, because change must come from within. 1/2

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How we plan to stop Norwegian whaling - Part 1

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We're calling on the Government to urgently introduce robust Bycatch Action Plans and meet its legal obligations to protect marine wildlife. Read more 👇 3/3

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Report reveals huge scale of wildlife deaths in UK commercial fishing - Whale and Dolphin Conservation

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Whales and dolphins need to surface to breathe. When trapped in nets, ropes or lines, they can suffer severe injuries, suffocate, or endure years of pain. 2/3

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

More than 1,000 whales, dolphins and porpoises die every year due to bycatch in UK waters. A new report by Wildlife and Countryside Link, which we are supporting, reveals the devastating impact of entanglement in fishing gear. 1\3

A whale floating lifeless on the water surface, highlighting the impact of bycatch on marine mammals. The text says: Death by bycatch. Over 1,000 whales and dolphins killed each year.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Learn three shocking truths about Norwegian whaling 👇 Norway For Whales campaigner Lottie reveals the hidden realities behind the world’s deadliest whale hunt. We need your help to end the slaughter for good. Donate today and help protect whales and the ocean 👉 tinyurl.com/367esj7v

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Three shocking whaling truths about Norway's whale hunts.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We stand with Faroese people who oppose these hunts. By amplifying their voices and strengthening a growing network of campaigners, we can drive change together. #StopTheGrind

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

These hunts are unnecessary. The meat is no longer needed for survival, and much of it is contaminated with heavy metals and other pollutants. In fact, Faroese health authorities have issued warnings about consuming it.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

As the Faroe Islands’ whale and dolphin hunts continue, Faroese authorities have now changed the law, making it increasingly unlikely that participants will face prosecution for animal welfare violations.

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Regulation change a green light for brutal hunts in Faroes - Whale and Dolphin Conservation

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Whales are our powerful climate allies, essential for a healthy ocean and a healthy planet. Yet whaling continues in places like Norway, despite opposition worldwide. 1/2

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A wave of change is coming.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Species Spotlight: Fraser’s Dolphin These striking dolphins are known for their dark 'bandit-like' stripe and highly social nature. Found in tropical oceans worldwide, they travel in pods of hundreds, sometimes over 1,000 individuals! Sadly, they face threats from fishing gear and targeted hunts.

A pod of Fraser's dolphins leaping energetically through the ocean surface under bright daylight. With the text: Species spotlight, Fraser's dolphin.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

A special shout-out to coral reefs. Reefs support ocean health by providing food, shelter, & protection for countless marine species, including whales & dolphins. They also help maintain water quality and biodiversity, maintaining a healthy ocean. #WorldReefAwarenessDay

Two dolphins swim gracefully underwater over a rocky coral reef in clear blue ocean water.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Think empathy is only human? Think again. Whales and dolphins demonstrate care, protection, and compassion in astonishing ways. In our new series, we’ll share unbelievable stories showing their empathetic side. First up: humpback whales, the graceful songbirds of the ocean.

Two humpback whales swimming gracefully in deep blue ocean waters, showcasing their massive size and textured skin.

A split screen of one image and text. The image is a Humpback whale tail rising above water. The second is a text recounting a scene in which a humpback whale nudges a marine biologist to safety after almost drowning during a dive in the Cook Islands.

Humpback whale partially emerging from ocean water, showing its barnacle-covered head amid choppy waves. With the text: Multiple incidents of humpback whales interfering with orca hunts have been recorded. In several cases, humpbacks charged into the scene, trumpeting loudly and thrashing their tails. There are even reports of humpbacks lifting seals out of the water on their heads or chests keeping them out of reach of the orcas below.

A close-up of a humpback whale swimming near the ocean surface with deep blue water around it. The text showcases a story in which a pod of humpback whales surrounds a grieving whale, saving her baby from being eaten by orcas.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Whale and dolphin vocalisations are truly incredible, from clicks and whistles to haunting songs beneath the waves. Our offshore industries coordinator Emma explores some of the most fascinating whale and dolphin sounds below. Which is your favourite?

Illustration of a beluga whale wearing a jacket and holding a microphone, highlighting belugas as 'songbirds of the sea' known for whistles and chirps.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Did you know dwarf minke whales make sounds that have been compared to a Star Wars lightsaber? 🤔 You can hear it at the link 👉 tinyurl.com/r4b2tdrj

Illustration of a dwarf minke whale dressed as a Jedi holding a lightsaber, highlighting its unique vocalisations in Australia.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

After decades of campaigning, one thing is clear: hate and abuse from outsiders won’t end the hunts. Real change will come from supporting the Faroese people speaking out against them from within their own communities 👇 3/3

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Pilot whales killed in Faroe Islands - Whale and Dolphin Conservation

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Faroese health authorities have also warned against consuming pilot whale meat due to high levels of mercury & other contaminants, which are linked to serious health risks. 2/3

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