Wiki-Whale
Immerse yourself in our Wiki-Whale posts – all about the amazing whales and dolphins that live in our ocean!
Passionate about whale protection? Five documentaries you need to see…
Want to educate yourself about whales and the issues they face around the world? See our top recommendations for whale protection documentaries.
The WeWhale Pod Episode 5 – Alex Lewis
Our guest for this episode is Alex Lewis, co-founder of Fins and Fluke, a non-profit which campaigns on the plight of captive cetaceans.
Deep dive…into Minke whales
The minke whale is the second smallest member of the baleen family, growing to a maximum of 10 metres long and weighing up to nine tonnes.
The WeWhale Pod Episode 4 – Femke den Haas
Our guest for this episode of The WeWhale Pod is Femke den Haas, Indonesia Campaign Director for Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project.
Deep dive…into Humpback whales
Humpback whales make one of the longest migrations of all animals. Individuals travel up to 8,000 kms between feeding and breeding grounds.
Whales That Made a Mark on the World
Whales That Made a Mark on the World: Keiko
Captured in Iceland and held in aquariums and theme parks for 18 years, Keiko captivated hearts and minds when he appeared in Free Willy.
The WeWhale Pod Episode 3 – Mariano Sironi
Our guest for this episode of The WeWhale Pod is Dr Mariano Sironi, Scientific Director of the Instituto de Conservación de Ballenas.
Deep dive…into Narwhals
Best known for their unusual tusks, narwhals (Monodon monoceros) are medium sized toothed whales that are only found in Arctic waters.
The WeWhale Pod Episode 2 – Áine-lisa Shannon
The WeWhale Pod, a podcast diving into stories beneath our oceans. This episode's guest is marine biologist and science communicator Áine-lisa Shannon.
Passionate about whale protection? Five documentaries you need to see…
Want to educate yourself about whales and the issues they face around the world? See our top recommendations for whale protection documentaries.
The WeWhale Pod Episode 1 – Harry Eckman, CEO of the World Cetacean Alliance
The WeWhale Pod, a podcast diving into stories beneath our oceans. This episode's guest is Harry Eckman, CEO of the World Cetacean Alliance.
The Strait of Gibraltar as a habitat
The Strait of Gibraltar is one of the most extraordinary habitats for fish and marine mammals in the world.
WeWhale at the International Whaling Commission Meeting 2022
WeWhale was delighted to be invited as an Observer to the 68th International Whaling Commission (IWC) Meeting in Portorož, Slovenia.
Deep dive…into Grey whales
Grey whales make one of the longest annual migrations of any mammal, travelling between 15,000 and 20,000 kilometres.
The Pelagos Sanctuary: Protecting Cetaceans in the Mediterranean Sea
Learn more about the Pelagos Sanctuary, a vital conservation area for cetaceans located offshore the coasts of Italy, France and Monaco.
Whales That Made a Mark on the World
Whales That Made a Mark on the World: Migaloo
Migaloo was first spotted in 1991 off Byron Bay, Australia. The humpback whale is famous because of his rare all-white appearance.
How do whales and dolphins help to protect the climate?
Various studies draw our attention to the great added value of whales and dolphins in terms of climate protection.
Deep dive…into Sperm whales
Sperm whales have the largest brain of all animals on earth. They're quite mysterious as they live out in the deep ocean, far from land.
Whales That Made a Mark on the World
Whales That Made a Mark on the World: Tokitae (Lolita)
A young orca known as Tokitae (or Lolita) was taken from Puget Sound more than half a century ago and sold to a U.S. seaquarium.
Deep dive…into Pilot whales
Pilot whales are often called "the cheetahs of the deep sea", are highly sociable, and travel in large pods.
Passionate about whale protection? Five books you need to read…
We’ve gathered five of our favourite titles, each covering different areas of whale awareness and protection. Read on to get the lowdown.
Deep dive…into Blue whales
The largest animal ever to live on earth, the blue whale rules the ocean.
The Wonderful World of Whales
The lives of whales are truly fascinating. Here are five facts you probably didn't know!
Deep dive…into Fin whales
The second largest animal on earth, the fin whale is called the 'greyhound of the sea' for good reason.
Deep dive…into Orcas
The Orca (scientific name: Orcinus orca) is classified as a toothed whale due to its suborder, but its specific family is Delphinidae, making the species oceanic dolphins.
What is responsible whale watching?
The purpose of whale watching is to observe whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, keeping a respectful distance and not interfering with natural behaviour.