We support and lead ground breaking scientific research, funding over 40 conservation field projects around the world.
With so many vulnerable groups of whales and dolphins around the world, identifying where to spend our energy and money is a critical part of our work.
Whilst all whales and dolphins are important some groups of whales and dolphins stand out for particular attention - perhaps they are acutely endangered, or they play an important role in the lives of local people, acting as ambassadors for whole ecosystems.
Our many research and conservation projects are vitally important to the future protection of entire species.
Saving Species Needs A Shift In Values
Niki Entrup, Managing Director of WDCS Germany, is the contributor this week to the Green Room on the BBC website, where he looks at how we decide what creatures need our help to survive.
2008-August-27
New Species Of River Dolphin
A newly classified species of river dolphin, the Bolivian river dolphin, has been hailed as a national treasure by the local Bolivian Government and will be a mascot for the country’s conservation efforts.
2008-April-29
WDCS And Year Of The Dolphin
WDCS is working with the Convention on Migratory Species to highlight the plight of wild dolphins and the need for urgent conservation efforts
2008-March-14
Call For Applications For Funding - 2008/09
WDCS is now accepting applications for funding in 2008/09. Please download, complete and return the relevants forms on this page.
2008-March-14
North Atlantic Right Whales
Vessel strikes are one of the most common causes of death for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales off the east coast of the USA.
2008-February-20
Conservation And Research Projects
Our conservation and research projects focus on not only key species, but also threatened populations - geographically, or genetically distinct groups of animals, which if driven to extinction could not be replaced.
2008-February-20