Happy New Year from our pod to yours! 🥳 Here’s to a year filled with hope, action, and another step closer to a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free. Video: BlackBox

You've made it an amazing 2025 at WDC! You've made a real difference for whales and dolphins. None of our work would be possible without YOU. Here’s to even bigger waves in 2026! Check out some 2025 highlights below 👇

Feeling full after Christmas dinner? Humpback whales would understand, they can munch through 1,360 kg of food every single day! Have a fantastic Boxing Day! Image by Vicki James.

Merry Christmas from all of us at WDC! 🎄 A huge thank you to our incredible WDC extended family. Your passion and dedication make everything we do possible. We couldn't do it without you. P.S how many animated Christmas hats did you spot?

A rare moment caught on camera: a pod of orcas hunting a pygmy sperm whale. The footage gives scientists a new glimpse into just how coordinated and complex orca behaviour really is 👇

Another captive orca has lost his life behind concrete walls. Kshamenk died on Dec 14, 2025, aged 37, after 33 years in captivity. Taken from his pod at just four years old, he spent most of his life alone. Orcas belong in the ocean, not in tanks. Swim free, Kshamenk 💙 Image: Orca Artist

France has confirmed that captive orcas Wikie and Keijo will be moved to a seaside sanctuary in Nova Scotia 🥳 After months of reviews, the government has ruled out transfers to other marine parks and says keeping them in concrete tanks is no longer acceptable.

🌊🐬 We’re SHELLebrating #WildlifeConservationDay with @whalesorg.bsky.social by adopting Charlie the dolphin 💙 From now on we’ll keep you posted not only on our game’s development but on Charlie’s journey too! @gamesforwaves.bsky.social #OddDreamsDigital

This #WorldConservationDay, let’s #ReWhaleTheOcean Whales are climate & biodiversity allies — but pollution, industrial whaling & ocean exploitation are pushing them to the edge. When 🐋 thrive, the ocean thrives. Help restore the ocean here: https://uk.whales.org/support/

Myklebust is the last whaling company in Norway that ILLEGALLY continues to use whales as dog food, despite being ordered to stop & destroy their stock. 1/4

Plastic is putting whales and dolphins at extreme risk. Just 29 pieces of plastic in the ocean can seriously harm marine mammals, and less than a football-sized amount could kill a dolphin 😞 Find out more here: tinyurl.com/4xp5d5vs

This Christmas, you could help stop something truly horrific. Myklebust is last whaling company in Norway that continues to use whales as dog food, despite being ordered to stop and destroy their stock. They’re now appealing that order, determined to keep profiting from cruelty. 1/2

📢 Apply now! Are you a streamer or content creator? Sign up below to join the Games For Waves Pod Creator team and earn exclusive rewards like merchandise, game keys and our digital magazine while making content for great causes! 👇 https://games.whales.org/pod-creators/

Happy International Men's Day! 🐬 Today we’re celebrating the incredible men at WDC and around the world who are working to create a future where every whale and dolphin is safe and free. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to protecting our planet.

Imagine living with a hammer pounding, a train rumbling, and a car alarm screaming non-stop 😣 You’d be exhausted and desperate to escape – just like whales, dolphins and porpoises in noisy seas.

Did you know a purchase from the WDC shop helps protect whales and dolphins? From homewares and jewellery to accessories and toys, there is something for every marine lover. This Christmas, give a gift that truly makes a difference 👉 https://shop.whales.org/

⚠️ Content warning: distressing footage. Norway has the world's deadliest whale hunt, using methods the whalers say are 'humane'. Whaling is cruel and unnecessary. It causes immense suffering and undermines the role whales play in sustaining a healthy ocean. Repost and spread the word!

Today, we pause to remember the courage, sacrifice, and service of all those who gave so much, including the beings who stood beside them.

Amazing news to start the week! 🎉 German travel giant DERTOUR will no longer sell tickets to dolphinariums or attractions keeping whales & dolphins in captivity. After years of campaigning, this is a major win for whales & dolphins. Your turn, TUI. It's time to do the right thing.

Whales and dolphins live in a world of sound. They rely on it to communicate, navigate, hunt, and stay connected with one another. But human noise is drowning it out. Imagine a pneumatic drill inside your house, a train rumbling below and a car alarm screaming nonstop.

This month, we've teamed up with BBC Wildlife to take a closer look at some of the more unusual species and celebrate some of the quirky things they get up to - which one is your favourite? 👉 tinyurl.com/jxptnspm

Do orcas grieve? This summer, our colleague and OrcaLab co-founder Helena Symonds witnessed an unforgettable moment: orcas coming together in a moving display of grief and love. A reminder that these incredible beings are deeply emotional and profoundly sentient.

Kobe Suma SeaWorld closed “due to animal circumstances” on Oct 3rd. Videos show captive orca Stella repeatedly leaping over the concrete barriers and reports of an injury to Stella raise fears that she may even have fallen from the pool. We’re asking: #WhatHappenedToStella?

“Orcatober" brings thrilling scares and vital impact! Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) protects these majestic creatures from threats like captivity. 5% of all Humble Choice purchases in Orcatober support WDC's mission. Gear up for scares that make a splash! https://bit.ly/46Zugmg

Common bottlenose dolphins have been found to have the same toxic proteins seen in humans with Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists believe it’s linked to microscopic organisms thriving in warming waters. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/yeys4run

Together, we told TUI: enough is enough. This summer, WDC and 20 other animal welfare groups represented 750,000 voices at TUI’s HQ, demanding an end to their support for captive whale and dolphin facilities. Captive breeding isn’t conservation. it’s exploitation.

Thanks to our INCREDIBLE community, in the first half of #Orcatober, we reached our goal of £5,000! There's still plenty of time to support Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) and help end the cruelty of captivity 🐋 Sign up to stream or donate 👉 https://tiltify.com/wdc/orcatober#Orcatober

There has been a 97% drop in harbour porpoise sightings off North Wales. Scientists fear climate change and shifting fish populations are driving them away from key habitats near Bardsey Island. This alarming decline shows we must act fast to safeguard our seas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

📢 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-...

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?

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

Scientists listening deep beneath the waves off California have noticed something worrying: blue whales are singing less. Why? Their food source, krill has dwindled. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/2rb8fs7j

🔈Only TWO days left to join our Swim Serpentine team for whales and dolphins this September! Two miles. Two laps. One mission: protect whales & dolphins. 🚨 Registration closes 16:00 Thu 21 Aug – don’t miss your chance! 👉 tinyurl.com/mr2dnhur

Whales don’t belong on a menu. We had the privilege of speaking with business leader Deborah Meaden about the sale of whale meat and the role businesses play in protecting our planet. We’re proud to partner with Michelin Guide to #TakeWhalesOffTheMenu.

TUI is selling suffering as entertainment. It still promotes whale and dolphin captivity and breeding. So we’ve brought leading charities together to say: Enough. Who would you rather book with: a company that chooses compassion or one that chooses pain? 👉 tinyurl.com/mt2fnnut

Swim Free Earth 💔 At only 16 years old, Earth has sadly passed away at Port Nagoya Aquarium, Japan, after refusing food for several days. Born in captivity and taken from his mother at age seven, he lived his life in a concrete tank. Now, his aunt Rin remains alone. 1/2

See the impact of your gaming with @jinglejam.co.uk ! We're happy to bring you another update from Solinia in Peru, including the amazing new boat funded by Jingle Jam 2024! 🎉