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Save Hawaii’s Endangered False Killer Whales

Hawaii’s only endangered false killer whale population is vanishing at a rate of 3.5% each year. Nearly 1 in 3 are injured by fishing gear. NOAA must act now to…

Cetaceans, endangered species, false killer whales, fishing gear, Hawaii

Politicians Are Trying to Doom North Atlantic Right Whales...Again!

Only ~370 North Atlantic right whales remain. Stop Congress from extending a moratorium that blocks lifesaving protections.

Cetaceans, endangered species, fishing regulations, North Atlantic right whales, right whale, whales, Wild Animals

Last Chance for Gray Whales: Stop Their Extinction!

The eastern North Pacific gray whale population has plummeted from 27,000 to just 13,000. Urge NOAA to re-list gray whales as endangered under the Endangered Species…

Cetaceans, endangered species, gray whales, NOAA, The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, whales

Marine Mammals Are Under Attack in Congress — Defend the MMPA

Proposed changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act would spell disaster for marine species. Congress must reject these changes.

Cetaceans, congress, dolphins, manatees, Marine Mammal Protection Act, marine mammals, polar bear, seals, whales

Save Vaquitas from Extinction: Only 6-8 Remain!

The critically endangered vaquita is being driven to extinction by deadly gillnets used to catch shrimp and poach totoaba fish in the Gulf of California. Fewer than…

Cetaceans, endangered species, fishing, Mexico, oceans, vaquita, Wildlife

Trump Administration & DOGE’s Mass Federal Firings Hurt Whales

The Trump administration and DOGE fired hundreds of important NOAA employees. These firings are hurting NOAA’s ability to protect our oceans and save whales. Tell…

Cetaceans, DOGE, NOAA, oceans, Trump, whales, Wild Animals

Dolphin Deaths: Gulf World Marine Park Animals Deserve Sanctuaries!

Five dolphins have died since October at Gulf World Marine Park and a USDA report shows atrocious conditions for all of the animals. Urge officials to transfer the…

captivity, Cetaceans, dolphins, entertainment, Florida, penguins, sea lions

Save Whales from Being Lethally Entangled by Fishing Gear!

Tell NOAA Fisheries to help save North Atlantic right whales by supporting the widespread adoption of ropeless fishing gear!

Cetaceans, entanglement, fishing gear, North Atlantic right whales, ocean, whales

End the Orca Suffering at Loro Parque!

Morgan, the last female orca at Loro Parque, gave birth to her new baby in prison. It’s time to end cetacean captivity at Loro Parque!

captivity, Cetaceans, entertainment, killer whale, Loro Parque, Morgan, orcas

18 Dead Belugas in 5 Years: Shut Down Marineland Canada!

It’s time for Marineland to be shut down!

beluga whales, belugas, captivity, Cetaceans, marineland, marineland canada

Save Killer Whales From a Loud Ocean in the Pacific Northwest!

Ask NOAA to implement stronger vessel noise regulations in the Salish Sea to help Southern Resident Killer Whales before they become extinct.

Cetaceans, killer whale, Salish Sea, southern resident killer whales, vessel noise, Washington

Save Marineland Antibes’ Orcas From Continued Exploitation

Orcas Wikie and Keijo will be moved from Marineland Antibes. Demand they go to a sanctuary and not another marine park!

captive orcas, Cetaceans, killer whale, Loro Parque, Marineland Antibes, orcas, The Whale Sanctuary

Free Argentina’s Forgotten Orca Kshamenk

Argentina must release Kshamenk the last captive orca in the country to a seaside sanctuary!

animals for entertainment, captive animals, captive killer whale, captive orcas, Cetaceans, killer whale, Orca

Save Beluga Whales from Extinction by Stopping Heavy Industrial Development

Tell NOAA Fisheries to protect Cook Inlet beluga whales by creating a beluga protection zone!

Alaska, Cetaceans, endangered species, environment, habitat, ocean, whales, Wildlife

Tell Japan to Stop Slaughtering Whales!

Tell Japan to Stop Slaughtering Whales!

Cetaceans, Commercial Whaling, Japan

Tell Iceland to End Commercial Whaling!

Iceland has issued a new license to its lone whaling company to resume slaughtering fin whales. Call for an end to this practice!

Dead Dolphins, Endangered Species, & Other Animals of Ukraine Brutally Killed

Get justice for 50,000 dead dolphins and endangered species who have been killed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and make ecocide a war crime.

dolphins, Russia, Ukraine

Norway Plans to Kill Again & Even More Whales!

Join us in calling on Norway to finally put an end to the cruel practice of killing whales.

Maine Politicians Doom Right Whales to Prolonged Suffering, Death, and Extinction

Congressional Representatives prioritized the lobster industry over critically endangered Right Whales in the recently passed government spending bill.

fishing regulations, lobster, Maine, NOAA Fisheries, right whale, spending bill, Wild Animals

Save the Last 10 Vaquita Porpoises Before It’s Too Late!

The vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal. Urge CITES, UNESCO, IUCN & NOAA Fisheries to ensure Mexico prevents their extinction.

cetacean, Mexico, porpoise, vaquita

Shut Down SeaQuest Aquariums for Ongoing Animal Welfare Violations!

SeaQuest is consistently in violation of animal welfare law. Urge the USDA to shut down all SeaQuest interactive and petting zoo locations!

aquariums, SeaQuest

Norway: Stop Your War on Whales!

Despite broad agreement that whales deserve our respect, Norway insists on killing and experimenting on minke whales. Whales are intelligent mammals with rich inner…

Cetaceans, Norway, whales

Killing Sea Lions to Save Salmon Makes No Sense!

Disastrous new plans to kill sea lions are now underway in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The government has approved plans to kill off hundreds of sea lions in…

Cetaceans, take action

Orca Suffering Revealed: End Cruel Captivity Forever!

It’s been known for a long time that captivity can cause orcas chronic stress and shortened lifespans. Despite this sad reality, around 60 orcas are currently held…

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