A sixth whale washes up on Massachusetts’ south shore in six months

Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) received a report of a stranded humpback whale on Rexhame Beach in Marshfield the day after Christmas. Read the full story.

Saving America’s Whales on Capitol Hill

Last week, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, Animal Welfare Institute, Endangered Species Coalition, Environmental Investigation Agency, and Oceana partnered to host a congressional briefing and to lobby on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Read the full story.

Corinne’s deep dive into marine conservation

During my Marine Mammal Conservation internship with WDC, I really got a front-seat look into the world of marine mammal rescue, education, and outreach. Read the full story.

Humpback whale washes up on Massachusetts shore

WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response team responded to the stranding of a juvenile humpback in south Plymouth on Tuesday, December 10. Read the full story.

Scientists unveil new names for 20 North Atlantic right whales

Scientists at the New England Aquarium are unveiling a new slate of named North Atlantic right whales, an annual tradition that helps researchers in the field identify the critically endangered animals in real time. Read the full story.

Meet the 2024 Interns: Nory

I’m excited to introduce Nory as WDC’s winter Marine Mammal Conservation Intern. During their internship, Nory will dive into our education programs and support WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response team. Read the full story.