IWC Harpoons Humpback Whales In “horse-trading” Decision
Despite huge concerns from many delegations, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) has just adopted a new quota for Greenland's so-called aboriginal subsistence whaling (ASW).
Oil Spill Risk Makes Marine Protection A Federal Election Issue
Rising community and environmental concern about a lack of action to provide safeguards against the risk of large scale oil spills in Australia will be a high profile issue leading up to the federal election, leading conservation groups said today.
Whaling Conference Starts Amidst Scandal, Corruption And Secrecy
Only shortly after the long anticipated 62nd annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) was opened in Agadir, Morocco on Monday, the meeting was swiftly closed to all but Government delegates.
USA And New Zealand Pushing To Reward Whaling Outlaws
Monday 21st June heralds the start of one of the most significant weeks that conservationists may see for some time to come, when the International Whaling Commission (IWC) votes on the fate of the 24 year ban on commercial whaling in Agadir, Morocco.
Reinventing The Whale
A new report by WDCS released today reveals the real reason behind the whaling nations desire to lift the whaling moratorium – they have long-term plans to develop new commercial applications for whale oil including in pharmaceuticals and animal feed.
WDCS Launches New Film To Support Whaling Campaign
WDCS has launched a graphic film featuring model, Alice Dellal to move millions of people to sign up to our online e-protest against the proposed lifting of the commercial whaling ban.
Australia Takes Japan To Court
In an official press statement earlier today (May 28th), the Australian Government has announced legal action against Japanese whaling at the International Court of Justice.
Leading European Actor Lends His Voice To Anti-whaling Campaign
Leading European actor, Mario Adorf, has added his voice to the anti-whaling movement by narrating a moving 90 second campaign film, 'Jenny', on behalf of WDCS.
Port River Dolphins’ Mystery Ailment
A gruesome ailment is afflicting the skin of two Port River bottlenose dolphins. The two dolphins, mother and calf Wave and Tallula, have lost most of the skin from the upper part of their flanks. The problem was first reported by members of the public on
Australian And New Zealand Tax Payers To Fund Commercial Whaling
In a proposal being drawn up for the International Whaling Commission (IWC), Australian and New Zealand tax payers may have to pay for a return to commercial whaling.
A Good Deal For Whalers And A Poor Deal For Whales
In April's New Scientist magazine, two experts from WDCS deliver an important critique of the increasingly controversial proposal to be put to the vote at the next International Whaling Commission meeting in June.
Australian Marine Environment Suffers Another Oil Spill
The latest spill from the Shen Neng 1 off Rockhampton into the waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park has so far released about a thousand litres of fuel oil but there are fears that many thousands still on board will also pollute the area.
WDCS Concerns About Possible Port River Development In The Heart Of The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
NZ Dolphin Protection Measures Still Not Adequate
Maui’s and Hector’s dolphins are unique to NZ. Their numbers have been in steep decline over the past fifty years, primarily as a result of being killed in nets. They are now classed as endangered.