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Marine Conservation organizations in North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean
Whale and Dolphin Conservation
WDC, WDCS
7 Nelson St, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
Region Active
International, North America
Non-profit
1987
Activity
Protection of whales dolphins and porpoises, Protection of marine life
Description
Wildlife charity that is dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). WDC is a founding partner of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS, also known as Bonn Convention), which is part of the United Nations Environment Program. The organization also develops regional protection agreements and conventions and closely cooperates with the orca (killer whale) research station OrcaLab in British Columbia, Canada. Operates world wide with offices in Germany, Australia, Argentina, Great Britain and the United States. UK: Chippenden, Wiltshire and Moray, Scotland. US HQ: Plymouth, Mass. AUS: Port Adelaide. DE: Munich, Germany