Fishing gear entanglement is a global issue, and the biggest, most serious threat affecting whales, dolphins, and porpoises of all sizes. Only recently, a humpback whale became entangled in a…
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This year’s theme is “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet.” World Oceans Day is a global reminder of the importance of our oceans and the need to protect…
Despite sustained efforts by the Trump administration and Republican leadership, they have now twice failed to gain enough support in the United States House of Representatives to pass legislation that…
It’s deeply disappointing that the recent UK King’s Speech, which outlines the government’s priorities, planned new laws, and the agenda for the upcoming parliamentary session, failed to meaningfully address animal…
We are delighted to share a significant milestone in the campaign to end the promotion of cetacean captivity within the tourism industry. Our colleague Jakub Banasiak, representing NIE! E LA…
It will soon be time for Orca Watch in Scotland, when members of the public and volunteers come together from 23–31 May to watch for not only orcas, but also…
More than 60,000 ships cross the Strait of Gibraltar each year, making it one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world and a major source of underwater noise pollution…
The long-finned pilot whale stranding on the Isle of Lewis in 2023 has provided scientists with rare insight into the species’ deep-water behaviour and complex social lives. New research…
It was an excellent week at the 37th European Cetacean Society conference in Dundee, Scotland, bringing together global experts in whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals to share the latest science,…
Europe’s smallest marine mammal, the endangered Black Sea harbour porpoise, is facing a critical fight for survival as it is pushed toward extinction by entanglement in fishing gear. The crisis…
