All Content for Whales

A bubble curtain helps to reduce the noise of pile driving.
Using bubbles and vibrators to help protect whales from underwater noise pollution
11th April 2013 by Vassili Papastavrou
In addition to shipping noise there are two other sources of underwater noise pollution which threaten whales and dolphins. Read more »
The headquarters of IMO are in London, south of the river Thames overlooking th
Welcome noise reduction steps taken for whales at the International Maritime Organization
8th April 2013 by Vassili Papastavrou
Underwater noise pollution from ships poses a serious threat to whales and dolphins. So it's great that the Read more »
IFAW calls on Japan to end its cruel whaling for good as fleet returns with lowest catch
5th April 2013 by
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is urging Japan to abandon its dying whaling industry as the fleet returns Read more »
Orca sighting at Grundarfjörður, on the north side of the Snaefellsnes peninsula
First Whalefest adds new dimension to Iceland's hugely successful whale watching industry
7th March 2013 by Vassili Papastavrou
“I don’t think anyone has ever been too hot on the boat”, was my answer to the question of how much to Read more »
Saving animals
Saving animals
6th March 2013 by
It’s been more than 40 years since a small group of concerned citizens banded together to stop Canada’s cruel Read more »
IFAW volunteer, Mike Giblin, watches while Katie Moore, IFAW Marine Mammal Rescu
Spotlight Cape Cod: marine mammal rescue team members take time to reflect and prepare
5th March 2013 by Katie Moore
At this time last year, we were in the midst of more than 80 consecutive days during which 215 common dolphins stranded on Read more »