WeWhale Association
The WeWhale Association is a sister non-profit organization founded in 2021 with the mission of promoting awareness and the protection of cetaceans in our oceans.
Save the Iberian Orca Campaign
We are currently running the Save the Iberian Orca campaign, focused on protecting the Iberian orca (Orcinus orca), a population classified as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List, with fewer than 30 individuals alive today.
This population faces multiple threats, including maritime traffic and both acoustic and chemical pollution. In recent years, aggressive incidents and inappropriate behavior by some recreational boaters have also been recorded.
Our main objective is to contribute to the protection of the Iberian orca through daily monitoring trips from Barbate and continuous monitoring of their habitat. We work to promote knowledge, prevention, and responsible coexistence between the nautical community and these animals.
We inform boaters about the presence of orcas in the area and share official guidelines to reduce the risk of unwanted interactions. We also carry out monitoring and surveillance activities to prevent behaviors that could harm this population.
During our trips, we also record different types of marine litter observed at sea in our database and remove it whenever possible. Among these, abandoned fishing gear poses a significant threat to marine wildlife, as it can cause entanglements affecting orcas and many other species.
Another key pillar of the campaign is changing the narrative by addressing the misconception (often fueled by media coverage) that portrays these orcas as hostile animals. We invite journalists, documentary filmmakers, and content creators to learn about the project and gain direct knowledge about the Iberian orca, encouraging accurate and responsible communication.
The association also participates in national and international environmental education and outreach initiatives to raise awareness about this vulnerable population and foster public understanding.
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.
In addition to this project, the WeWhale Association identifies and reports, through the appropriate legal channels, threats and harmful actions against cetaceans, and collaborates in conservation initiatives at both local and international levels.
We maintain a clear position against captivity, whaling, overfishing, and irresponsible cetacean-watching practices. To achieve this, we work closely with specialized organizations and participate in events, documentaries, and conferences, actively supporting these causes.
Every experience booked with WeWhale directly contributes to the development of these conservation initiatives, as a percentage of the profits is donated to the WeWhale Association.