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WDCS in the UK

bottlenose dolphinsWDCS is campaigning for greater protection of whales and dolphins around the UK shores through improved legislation.

We also fund research and education initiatives, run two wildlife centres in Scotland, and our POD campaign is helping to ensure a future for the dolphins of the Moray Firth.

Introduction to British whales and dolphins

minke whaleOver 25 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises (collectively known as cetaceans) live in UK waters, and many more are occasional visitors to our shores.

WDCS in Scotland

atlantic white-sided dolphinMore than 20 species of whale, dolphin and porpoise are found in the waters around Scotland and it is the best place in the UK to see a number of our whales and dolphins.

POD campaign

bottlenose dolphinProtect Our Dolphins (POD) is our campaign to protect the dolphins that live in Scotland’s Moray Firth.

© WDCS/Chalie Phillips - Bottlenose dolphinWelsh Assembly Restriction On Scallop Dredging Doesn't Go Far Enough Says WDCS
Today's (Feb 5th) announcement by The Welsh Assembly confirming restrictions on scallop dredging in Cardigan Bay from March 1st has been met with mixed emotions by WDCS.