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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 2d

Leaving a gift in your Will means you’re helping create a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free and making a difference for generations to come 👇

Include a gift in your Will - Whale and Dolphin Conservation

Leave a gift In your will to WDC and support whale and dolphin conservation for generations to come. Download our free guide.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 2d

Your legacy can protect whales & dolphins!

From testing new fishing methods to tracking migrating whales and their role in the ‘Great Whale Conveyor Belt,’ our global projects are made possible by supporters like you and the gifts you leave.

The whale conveyor belt | Whale and Dolphin Conservation

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 4d

Happy #WorldAnimalDay! We're celebrating every species, from the tiniest creatures to the giants of the ocean. Because of you, we’re able to make real change for the rights, welfare, & protection of whales, dolphins, & porpoises. Let’s keep showing the world just how incredible they are.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 7d

👉 Donate & help us make this the last generation of captive whales and dolphins: tinyurl.com/45d79n4y

Help us end whale and dolphin captivity - Whale and Dolphin Conservation

Make a donation to support WDC's work to bring an end to the cruel business of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity for human entertainment.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 7d

Today kicks off #Orcatober. All month long, we’ll be sharing the hidden horrors of the captivity industry, where whales and dolphins are denied freedom, dignity, and often their lives.

Captivity isn’t conservation. It’s cruelty. Together, we can end it.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 9d

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Treaty breakthrough brings more ocean protection closer - Whale and Dolphin Conservation

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 9d

Good news 🥳 Morocco is now the 60th nation to sign on to the High Seas Treaty. This means, for the first time, protections against harmful human activities can extend across international waters, safeguarding countless marine species. A huge win for marine life, ocean health, and future generations.

Image of a whale breaching with the text: Good news, new protections for marine life in international waters for the first time.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 12d

Humpback whales are also making more appearances, a sign that conservation efforts are paying off!

Find out more about which whales you can see in the UK here:

What's the most common whale in UK waters? | Countryfile.com

We take a look at the whales that most frequently inhabit UK's waters

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 12d

Minke whales are the most commonly seen whales in the UK.

These small baleen whales are often spotted around Scotland, especially in the Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland, from May to October. Their surface behaviour, breaching, spyhopping, and feeding on small fish and krill make them a joy to watch.

Image of a minke whale with a dark background and the text: Which whale might you see most in UK seas?

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 22d

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Another hunt in the Faroes sees hundreds of pilot whales killed - Whale and Dolphin Conservation

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 22d

280 pilot whales killed in the latest Faroe Islands grind hunt — over 600 this year.

Driven into inlets, killed with spinal lances. Despite health authorities warning of toxic contamination in whale meat, these hunts continue.
#StopTheGrind

Image of two pilot whales swimming side by side, with the text:

Breaking. Over 600 pilot whales have been killed in this year's grind so far.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 22d

Winners announced this November. Good luck Katie 🤞

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Nature award nomination for WDC’s Shorewatch coordinator - Whale and Dolphin Conservation

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 22d

Big news! WDC’s Shorewatch co-ordinator, Katie Dyke, has been nominated for a National Biodiversity Network Award 🥳

Through Shorewatch, Katie has supported volunteers to clock up over one million minutes of watches in Scotland and record more than 30,000 whales and dolphins. 1/2

Image of Katie in the foreground and a dolphin breaching in the background. With the text: WDC’s Shorewatch co-ordinator, Katie Dyke has been nominated for a national nature award

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 29d

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Dolphins play with whales more than first thought - Whale and Dolphin Conservation

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 29d

Dolphins and whales play together more than we ever realised.

From 200 photos & videos worldwide, scientists found:

🐬often initiate playful behaviour.

🐳 sometimes join in by rolling, slapping fins, even flashing their bellies.

Play isn’t just fun it’s vital for bonding, culture and wellbeing.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 29d

🙌 Incredible news! Huge thanks to everyone who made this possible. Who’s excited for next year?! 🎉

Games For Waves @gamesforwaves.bsky.social · 29d

We're so proud to share that our World Ocean Day Festival back in June has raised over £150,000 for
@whalesorg.bsky.social!

These funds support WDC's global work to protect whales & dolphins & has funded 10 dive missions around UK waters to remove deadly ghost gear (lost & discarded fishing gear).

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 29d

INCREDIBLE! Thank you to everyone who made this possible 😍

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today is about celebrating YOU, our incredible WDC family💙

Your support helps us fight for safer seas, an end to captivity & helps us share the horrific truth about whaling.

Every action makes a difference. Please donate today to help us keep fighting for these magnificent beings: bit.ly/3AnSZRV

Image of a humpback whale breaching the surface with sea birds flying around it.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · Sep 4

On Tuesday, we joined 20 NGOs at @TUI HQ in Germany with one message: stop promoting venues that exploit whales & dolphins for profit. The world is watching, TUI. Will you do the right thing?

👉 See highlights below - tinyurl.com/bdeftvb9

Which image speaks to you?

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · Sep 3

We’re thrilled to welcome @mcroft07.bsky.social as a WDC Ambassador! 🎉

Mel is an amazing bodypaint & makeup streamer who’s using her creativity to inspire people & raise awareness of our mission. 🌊 Thank you Mel for your support!
💙 @gamesforwaves.bsky.social

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Games For Waves @gamesforwaves.bsky.social · Sep 1

Two dolphins. One “party.” A tragic end.

This October, Twitch streamer @mousie.yogscast.com is streaming for @whalesorg.bsky.social to fight captivity. You can join too - creators everywhere are taking part in Orcatober to raise funds & awareness.

Sign up: tiltify.com/wdc/orcatober

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Games For Waves @gamesforwaves.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 Last chance to support @whalesorg.bsky.social with the Table Top Tag Team bundle from
@humblebundle.com & @marmaladegames.bsky.social!

For £5.34 you can get 5 digital games including Battleship and Wings of Glory (or £10.69 for all 10 in the bundle)!

Link 👉 www.humblebundle.com/games/table-...

Table Top Tag Team Humble Bundle supporting Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Image shows the cover images of 4 digital tabletop games (Wings of Glory, The Fox in the Forest, Battleship and The Game of Life). Text stating 'Offer ends on September 5th, pay as little as £5.34'.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · Sep 2

#NoTanksTUI #WhoWouldYouRatherBookWith #DontGoToTheShow #SayNoToTheDolphinShow

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · Sep 2

We're is outside TUI HQ in Hanover today with an incredible coalition of NGOs to say: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

TUI is still selling tickets to venues that keep whales & dolphins in cruel captivity.

We’re united: TUI must stop promoting & profiting from suffering. Are you with us?

This is an image of a variety of supporters across many different NGOs protecting in Germany as they head to TUI headquarters to stop them seeing tickers for whale and dolphin shows.

The image also features a blow-up orca carried on a sheet resembling a small tank.

Image of a banner, with all the charities saying no to the dolphin show.

Image of the coalitions outside TUI headquarters, with there banners and props.

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · Aug 28

Lottie’s back from Norway. Her mission: making sure whaling is on the political agenda ahead of September's elections. At Norway’s biggest political gathering, Arendalsuka, her message was clear — whaling must not be ignored 👉 tinyurl.com/4ck8dk5h

PHOTO: ekvals from Getty Images Signature

Image of a minke whale just breaching the water with a smaller image of Lottie, with the text: Lottie Pearson, WDC campaigner HOW WE'LL SAVE WHALES IN NORWAY

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