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Whales news
The article below was authored by Azzedine Downes, IFAW President and CEO, for distribution in the upcoming Convention Read more »
IFAW and our partners at NRDC and Imaginary Forces are deeply gratified by the recognition our film Sonic Sea Read more »
We're coming off an inspiring week among peers and experts who are putting their skills to work in telling the story of Read more »
She was one of the first people I met when I moved with my wife and our one-year-old son Henry from distant Washington, DC Watch Video »
The documentary film Born to Be Free produced with support by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) will open Watch Video »
Our video team has been fortunate enough to chronicle so many of our successes over the years. Here is a rundown of our Watch Video »
Matt Collis, IFAW International Whaling Commission Team Leader, summarizes what proved to be a busy but positive week for Watch Video »
Every year, hundreds of dolphins, whales, porpoises and seals strand along coastlines around the world. Fortunately in some locations, networks of scientists, vets, and volunteers are able to respond to these animals and rescue some that com Read more »
The world’s most important conservation body has avoided taking action against Japan for its trade in endangered sei whales. While many governments expressed concern, ultimately it was decided only to seek more information from Japan at this ti Read more »
Icelandic support for minke whaling has dropped by 5% in just one year, according to polling results released today (Wednesday).
Gallup polling commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) reveals that 45.8% of Icelanders now clai Read more »
International Fund for Animal Welfare teams with Bare Tree Media to release emojis to engage audiences in animal rescue and conservation
Mobile technology and conservation join forces to save animals in a new partnership. IFAW (International Fund Read more »
Iceland’s lone whaling crusader, Kristjan Loftsson, is attempting to ship hundreds of tonnes of fin whale meat out of the country, bound for Japan.
Despite limited market for the meat and opposition at home and abroad to the bloody trade in the Read more »
Endangered North Atlantic right whales have experienced a shocking number of fatalities in 2017, causing alarm among biologists and conservationists for their depleting population of only 500 animals.
“A population this small canno Read more »
The United States is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) this year. In this report, w Read more »
From pollution to climate change to whaling, these magnificent creatures face more threats than ever. Read more »
Marine life exists in a world dominated by sound. From pistol shrimp to blue whales, marine species use sound to find prey Read more »
On Thursday, April 13, a dead North Atlantic right whale was reported around 11:30 a.m. near Barnstable by researchers Read more »
The minke whaling season is expected to start imminently in Iceland, with whales being cruelly harpooned so their meat can Read more »
From Ghana, Spain, the US, UK, Germany, Hong Kong SAR of China, Russia, Sweden, Holland and many other countries, Read more »
She was one of the first people I met when I moved with my wife and our one-year-old son Henry from distant Washington, DC Read more »
