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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

The Province (British Columbia, Canada): BC's killer whales, at-risk species score victory in landmark court case (Dec 2010)

Los Angeles Times: Arctic ice melt may promote cross-breeding, further imperiling endangered animals (Dec 2010)

ABC News: Conservationists condemn "illegal" whale hunt (Dec 2010)

Whale Watching Guidelines - Wild Whales

National Geographic Whale Photo Essay

Coral Reef Alliance - Whale & Dolphin Watching Guidelines

 

Contact us for more information about whale conservation.

Feature Whale Expedition

Whales of Southern California

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

Price: $795 / Dates: Feb-April

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Gray whale fluke

Whale Conservation Trips

 

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Humpback and calf
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