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Whale watching

common dolphinTo see whales and dolphins in their natural environment is a powerful, moving experience and one that underlines the importance of protecting these remarkable creatures.

We know that well run whale and dolphin-watching trips inspire respect for the animals and action to help protect them, so we work hard to help develop responsible whale watching around the globe. At least 10 million people go whale watching every year - the best trips encourage and aid conservation - the worst put whales at risk.

We help to gain better regulations, train whale watch operators and help supporters and the public look out for ways to help improve such operations.

Dolphins Incarcerated At Hisaronu, Turkey
WDCS is asking for anyone considering swimming with dolphins, especially in Turkey, to consider the plight of the animals involved before paying to see or swim with them in captivity.
Dolphin Smart logoDolphin SMART
The Dolphin SMART programme aims to promote responsible viewing of wild dolphins in the Florida Keys.
whale watchingWDCS And Whale Watching
Why is WDCS interested in whale watching? After all, it's just an industry, established, like any other, to make money. How does it benefit the animals?
Orca in tankORCAS In Captivity: A Tragic Story
The tragic death of a trainer at Sea World’s park in Orlando, Florida, USA, is not a unique incident, it is just a further nightmare in the appalling and sad story of cetacean captivity