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explore: whales

Welcome to IFAW’s Explore section. Select from the options to learn more about our work with animals, animal welfare, and conservation.

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4 June 2020

understanding ocean noise pollution and its deadly impact on marine animals

4 February 2020

the effort to save one right whale calf

28 May 2021

whale poop and phytoplankton, the dynamic duo fighting climate change

2 September 2020

whale entanglements in Australia: how you can help

2 November 2022

slower ship speeds help blue whales hear each other

24 October 2022

new North Atlantic Right Whale population estimate falls short, signaling urgent need for additional action

10 June 2022

facts about satellite tagging dolphins and whales

15 February 2022

Iceland ends commercial whaling: a win 20 years in the making

8 February 2022

types of whales: meet the giants of the ocean

2 November 2021

the benefits of sustainable whale watching

20 September 2021

facts about North Atlantic right whales

16 September 2021

the North Atlantic right whale's fight for survival

31 August 2021

FAQ about whales

21 July 2021

are dolphins whales?

9 June 2021

facts about animal welfare and conservation

22 February 2021

Oman specialists trained by ifaw and the International Whaling Commission rescue a stranded humpback whale

21 February 2021

renewing a fundamental legislative commitment on world whale day

28 December 2020

ocean noise quiets during the COVID-19 pandemic

10 November 2020

when humans are the cause, humans must be the solution

23 June 2020

we’re shifting the global mindset and protecting whales for the future

1 June 2020

rescuing a minke whale: a behind the scenes look at the action on the ground

13 May 2020

saving whales in Iceland: the ifaw approach

3 January 2020

sperm whales need urgent protection from ship strikes in Greece

24 December 2019

Marine Mammal Rescue & Research