For many, the ocean is simply something beautiful to look at, exciting to play in or around and a great source of enjoyment – but to dolphins and whales, it…
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Incidental capture in fishing operations is the biggest threat to whales, dolphins and porpoises globally but new research shows placing LED lights on gillnets reduces the chances of dolphins and…
Today everyone everywhere can pledge to do something to support the good causes that mean so much to them. You can help make a big difference by donating your expertise…
For almost three decades Marine Connection has been working to end the keeping of cetaceans in captivity. Our latest ‘No Containment For Entertainment’ campaign will be broadcast on several radio…
A male sperm whale which died after stranding on the Isle of Harris (Scotland) was found to have various items of debris in its stomach which included fishing nets, rope,…
Despite Bill S-203 being passed in Canada to ban future imports and exports of captive whales, dolphins and porpoises, permits to move two beluga whales from Marineland, Canada to L’Oceanogràfic…
A young male sperm whale calf found dead on a Welsh beach (UK) had plastic sheeting and ropes in its stomach, a post-mortem examination has discovered. The juvenile was found…
The government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the management of Dolphin Discovery are close to finalising contractual arrangements that would result in the commencement of works at a…
Last week more than 130 melon-headed whales (a member of the dolphin family) died on the island of Boa Vista (Cape Verde) in a mysterious mass stranding event. Despite rescue…
Marine Connection is delighted to announce that Fungie the dolphin has secured his place in the Guinness World Records as the longest-lived solitary dolphin. First sighted off the coast of…
