Iberian Orca Conservation Programme

Save the Iberian Orca is a collaborative project led by WeWhale, Iberian Orca Guardians, and Sea Shepherd France, based in Barbate, Cádiz, in the south of Spain.

Our primary goal is to protect the Iberian orca population through daily surveys and continuous habitat monitoring, fostering understanding and coexistence between the sailing community and these magnificent animals.

We inform sailors about the presence of orcas in the area and provide official guidelines to help prevent unwanted encounters.

Additionally, we monitor the area to ensure that no activities harmful to individual orcas take place.

Moreover, we actively record and remove abandoned fishing gear and marine litter from the sea, hazards that pose serious risks, including entanglement, to orcas and other marine life.

Please note: Our Iberian Orca Conservation Programme is currently at full capacity, and we are not accepting volunteers for the 2025 season.

To learn more about our campaign and see our latest results, follow us on our social networks WeWhale and Iberian Orca Guardians,  and the dedicated website Save the Iberian Orca.