WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation

Discover over 80 types of Whales and Dolphins

Sperm whale
The largest toothed whale and a deep diver
Narwhal
Found in arctic polar waters, the long tusk of a narwhal is a tooth.
False killer whale
Inhabits deep warm or tropical waters
Orca (Killer Whale)
Male orcas spend their entire lives alongside their mothers.
Beluga whale
These white whales are known as the canaries of the sea.
North Atlantic right whale
Less than 500 of these large whales survive today.
Amazon River dolphin
These amazing dolphins live in the Amazon rainforest.
Vaquita
The world's rarest species of porpoise.

What we are doing

Salmon

Migration Nation

As of January 2017, the Southern Residents have just 78 members in their population – this small community is living on the edge of extinction.

Child riding on live dolphin in a pool

Pledge Never to Plunge

Help end the cruelty of whale and dolphin captivity

Ways to Keep in Touch

We know that different people like to connect in different ways, so find which method works best for you.

Things you can do

Breaching humpback

Adopt a humpback whale

Support our work by adopting a humpback today.

Origami whales

WDC Kids website

Information about whales and dolphins for kids.

See a Spout

Do you know what to do if you ‘see a spout?’

Whale SENSE

WDC, in partnership with NOAA has developed Whale SENSE, a responsible whal

WDC (NA) Field Research Internship Program

Internships and volunteer positions with WDC.