Harp seal rescue and rehabilitation in Massachusetts

On Sunday February 16, WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response (MARR) team received a report of an adult harp seal on a beach in Hull, MA. Read the full story.

Fossil fuels saved whaling, not whales

While the discovery of petroleum contributed to the decline in large scale “Yankee” whaling, it by no means ended whaling or saved the whales. Instead, it continued to pose an ongoing threat to their survival. Read the full story.

How do whales communicate?

What if we could communicate directly with whales and dolphins? Imagine uncovering the deeper meaning of some of the clicks, buzzes, gulps, groans, and wails that make up their conversations. What would this understanding mean for how we treat them? Read the full story.

Experts spotlight whale habitats needing protection

A task force of international scientists, co-chaired by WDC’s Erich Hoyt (OBE), that has been looking at ocean areas vital for whales and dolphins has identified 43 new sites in need of protection. Read the full story.

Plastic straws are toxic from start to forever

From our clothes to our computers, plastic is part of our everyday lives. It is also a main source of litter on our beaches where plastic straws are one of the most commonly found items in coastal clean ups. Read the full story.

Learn a lot as an intern with Whale and Dolphin Conservation

During my time as an intern at WDC, I was fortunate enough to assist with two necropsies (animal autopsies), one minke whale and one harbor seal. Read the full story.