Whales

WSPA's whale campaign supports the international moratorium on commercial whaling by discussing the welfare implications of whaling activities, thereby helping to preserve this global agreement on whale protection. WSPA also leads Whalewatch - a global coalition of over 140 animal protection organizations united by the common belief that whaling should be banned because it is inherently cruel.

Establishing new levels of protection for whales worldwide, be it through codes of practice or through national and regional legislation, is essential for the future of these magnificent creatures. WSPA, together with Whalewatch, aims to show the world that the whaling debate is not just about numbers and conservation, but also about the severe suffering that whales experience while being hunted at sea.
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Dolphins

Since 1991, WSPA has engaged in dolphin rescue and reintroduction programs, supported scientific research studies to fill information gaps, participated in outreach and education efforts through campaigns and commercial and governmental lobbying, and established partnerships with other animal protection groups that work on this issue.

WSPA has achieved several notable successes during this time including a pledge from the Seven Seas luxury cruise line to no longer offer dolphin encounter tours at any of their ports of call. WSPA has also co-produced a comprehensive report on the state of marine mammals in captivity titled “The Case against Marine Mammals in Captivity”.  
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