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  • © Brandon Upchurch
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Whale Conservation

Whale conservation organizations are working around the world to confront the threats facing whale species.

Below, you will find links to groups that protect whales and links to news articles about whale conservation.

 

Featured Whale Conservation Groups

Our trips and expeditions benefit several whale conservation organizations, including:

Raincoast Conservation Foundation: A team of conservationists and scientists empowered by our research to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal British Columbia.

American Cetacean Society: The ACS protects whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions.

 

Other Whale Conservation Organizations

Whales and dolphins are protected by many organizations, including:

Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society

Ocean Alliance

Center for Cetacean Research and Conservation

 

Links & Resources

Los Angeles Times: Arctic ice melt may promote cross-breeding, further imperiling endangered animals

ABC News: Conservationists condemn "illegal" whale hunt

Whale Watching Guidelines - Wild Whales

National Geographic Whale Photo Essay

Coral Reef Alliance - Whale & Dolphin Watching Guidelines

 

What Is SEEtheWILD?

We're a non-profit organization that promotes conservation travel through wildlife tours that help protect endangered species. We work with quality tour operators who have passed our criteria to ensure low environmental impact. We're part of The Ocean Foundation.

Contact us for more information about whale conservation.

 

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© Silke Stuckenbrock/Silke Photo 2008/Marine Photobank
Humpback and calf

Feature Whale Expedition

Whales of Southern California

Spend a weekend in Southern California gathering data on gray whales.

Price: $795 / Dates: Feb-April

Whale Conservation Trips

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Gray whale fluke