On 29th July 2022, around 100 bottlenose dolphins were driven into the bay at Skalafjorour and slaughtered. This is the same bay where 1,428 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were killed in 2021.
During the 20th century, almost three million great whales were killed in industrial whaling operations for their oil and meat, which caused many species to be on the brink of extinction.
Ocean Conservationist, Lauren, tells us about her very special summer in Alaska as a part of a new programme helping to protect whales in the northeast Pacific.
In April ORCA and Fred.Olsen worked together on a very special itinerary that has been almost three years in the planning. Head of Partnerships, Steve Jones, was onboard and writes about his experience on the ship.
A debate about the possibility of trade sanctions against the Faroes is coming next week and we need ORCA supporters to take action to help make a difference!
Hebrides Ocean Conservationist Jess tells us all about the orcas (also known as killer whales) that have been making waves on the West coast of Scotland this spring.
The vaquita porpoise is listed as being critically endangered by the IUCN, with only ten individuals remaining, however, a new genetic study has stated that the vaquita may not be "doomed to extinction".
