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In recent times, there have been good news stories about whale population increases around the world – always a good thing in our book!

Compared to other porpoises and their dolphin cousins, the harbour porpoise is relatively small, with a robust and stocky body.

This special panel episode of The WeWhale Pod focuses on the problem of ghost gear in our waters and ways to combat it.

We take a look at Fungie, a bottlenose dolphin living in Dingle, Ireland, who captured the hearts of people both there and around the world.   

Whales and dolphins belong in the wild. Here are just five ways that captivity impacts the lives of whales and dolphins and why it is cruel.

While their name suggests otherwise, false killer whales are actually dolphins. They’re highly social and playful.

One of the most widespread dolphins in the world, striped dolphins are acrobatic and usually found in tight, cohesive groups.  

Our guest for this ep of The WeWhale Pod is Patrick Dykstra, wildlife filmmaker and TV presenter who, has for many years, filmed with whales.

Check out the April 2024 WeWhale sightings report for Lanzarote and Tenerife, featuring whale and dolphin species spotted during the month.

Whales travel tens of thousands of kilometres during their lifetime, to find food and to breed. Find out more about whale migration in our blog.

Our guest for this episode of The WeWhale Pod is Terry Wolkowicz, Co-Founder of non profit organisation Sound Explorations.

The third largest whale species after blue whales and fin whales, sei whales are usually observed alone or in small groups.  

Our guest for this episode of The WeWhale Pod is marine mammal biologist Dr Filipa Samarra, Lead Investigator of the Icelandic Orca Project

The Cuvier’s beaked whale is one of the larger members of the beaked whale family and is found in most oceans and seas around the world.

Our guest for this episode of The WeWhale Pod is Naomi Rose, senior scientist for the Animal Welfare Institute (marine mammal biology).  

The bottlenose dolphin is one of the most well-studied marine mammals in the wild. It weighs c.200kg and measures up to four metres long.

Providing protection for whales and dolphins and acting as havens for formerly captive cetaceans, sanctuaries play a vital role.

Living exclusively in the Arctic region, the bowhead whale is the longest-living mammal on earth (living up to 200 years of age).

Our guest for this episode of The WeWhale Pod is David C. Holroyd, dolphin trainer turned animal activist.

In our fifth and final blog on whales who’ve captured the attention of the world and the hearts of people, we take a closer look at Tilikum.

Fast swimmers who are often active at the ocean’s surface, Atlantic spotted dolphins are found across most of the warm Atlantic.  

Our guest for this episode of The WeWhale Pod is Billy Heaney, zoologist, wildlife presenter and filmmaker.

One of the smallest species of whale, the beluga whale belongs to the family Monodontidae, along with the narwhal.  

Our guest for this episode of The WeWhale Pod is Dr Vanessa Pirotta, wildlife scientist and science communicator

Tending to inhabit deep offshore waters, Risso’s dolphins are the fifth largest member of the family Delphinidae.

Bryde's whales, found in warm temperate, subtropical and tropical waters are considered one of the ‘great whales’.

Our guest for this episode of The WeWhale Pod is Finn van der Aar. She is a marine scientist, sustainability expert and best selling author.

Celebrating our ocean and its importance on World Ocean Day. And advocating why we need do all in our power to protect our ocean.

In How to Speak Whale, Tom Mustill explores the world of whales and dolphins and the fascinating people that seek to understand them

The common dolphin is often spotted in large groups and is very sociable. Fast in the water, it regularly reaches speeds of up to 55 km p.h.

This episode's guest is Hanne Strager, biologist, whale researcher and author of The Killer Whale Journals: Our Love and Fear of Orcas.

In Soundings, Doreen Cunningham writes about the deep connection that exists for many people around the world to these unique creatures.

Nadea Nabilla is Co-founder of Azura Indonesia, which focuses on converting traditional Indonesian fishing boats to being 100% solar powered.

In January 2006, a northern bottlenose whale appeared in the river in central London. Find out more about the famous Thames Whale.

Right whales have three different species – the North Atlantic right whale, the North Pacific right whale and the Southern right whale.

This episode's guest is Jennifer Lonsdale, co-founder of the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), which is an international NGO.

We’ve put together 12 top whale watching destinations around the world. Learn about the species you can see and the best time of year to go.

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.

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.

Our guest for this episode of The WeWhale Pod is Femke den Haas, Indonesia Campaign Director for Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project.

Humpback whales make one of the longest migrations of all animals. Individuals travel up to 8,000 kms between feeding and breeding grounds. 

Captured in Iceland and held in aquariums and theme parks for 18 years, Keiko captivated hearts and minds when he appeared in Free Willy.

Our guest for this episode of The WeWhale Pod is Dr Mariano Sironi, Scientific Director of the Instituto de Conservación de Ballenas.

Best known for their unusual tusks, narwhals (Monodon monoceros) are medium sized toothed whales that are only found in Arctic waters.

The WeWhale Pod, a podcast diving into stories beneath our oceans. This episode's guest is marine biologist and science communicator Áine-lisa Shannon.

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, 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 is one of the most extraordinary habitats for fish and marine mammals in the world.

WeWhale was delighted to be invited as an Observer to the 68th International Whaling Commission (IWC) Meeting in Portorož, Slovenia.

Grey whales make one of the longest annual migrations of any mammal, travelling between 15,000 and 20,000 kilometres.

Learn more about the Pelagos Sanctuary, a vital conservation area for cetaceans located offshore the coasts of Italy, France and Monaco.

Migaloo was first spotted in 1991 off Byron Bay, Australia. The humpback whale is famous because of his rare all-white appearance.

Various studies draw our attention to the great added value of whales and dolphins in terms of climate protection.

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.

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.

Pilot whales are often called "the cheetahs of the deep sea", are highly sociable, and travel in large pods.

We’ve gathered five of our favourite titles, each covering different areas of whale awareness and protection. Read on to get the lowdown.

The largest animal ever to live on earth, the blue whale rules the ocean.

The lives of whales are truly fascinating. Here are five facts you probably didn't know!

The second largest animal on earth, the fin whale is called the 'greyhound of the sea' for good reason.

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.

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.