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".
It’s been a whirlwind of the first two weeks on the Brittany Ferries Pont- Aven, but it has been an amazing experience, and I’m so glad this is only the beginning!
Every year thousands of whales, dolphins and porpoises die in UK waters due to incidental capture in fishing gear. This is usually referred to as bycatch and is one of the greatest threats to cetaceans.
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.
Our Green Match Fund Campaign is now live! For the next week, any donation you give will be matched up to a total of £2500, so please help provide our people the tools they need to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Fin whales in Icelandic waters will be killed for profit for the first time in four years this summer, as Icelandic whalers announced their intention to hunt fin whales in 2022.
