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Welcome to WDCS Australasia

common dolphinEstablished in 1987, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, WDCS, is the world's most active charity dedicated to the conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (also known as cetaceans).

WDCS Australasia implements many of WDCS’s international policy programs in our region. We work with governments, policy makers, researchers and other conservation organizations to create a safer environment for the whales and dolphins that inhabit the waters around our shores. All of this can only be done with your generous support. On this site you can find out about our work and how you can support our efforts to protect these amazing animals.

Latest Features


HumpbackIWC Harpoons Humpback Whales In “horse-trading” Decision
Despite huge concerns from many delegations, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) has just adopted a new quota for Greenland's so-called aboriginal subsistence whaling (ASW).
Pollution ThreatensOil Spill Risk Makes Marine Protection A Federal Election Issue
Rising community and environmental concern about a lack of action to provide safeguards against the risk of large scale oil spills in Australia will be a high profile issue leading up to the federal election, leading conservation groups said today.
whaling harpoonUSA And New Zealand Pushing To Reward Whaling Outlaws
Monday 21st June heralds the start of one of the most significant weeks that conservationists may see for some time to come, when the International Whaling Commission (IWC) votes on the fate of the 24 year ban on commercial whaling in Agadir, Morocco.
Humpback whaleWhaling Conference Starts Amidst Scandal, Corruption And Secrecy
Only shortly after the long anticipated 62nd annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) was opened in Agadir, Morocco on Monday, the meeting was swiftly closed to all but Government delegates.

More about our work

Port River dolphins © Mike BossleyPort River dolphins

Mike Bossley has been studying the bottlenose dolphins found in Adelaide's Port River for over 20 years. Find out about these lives of these animals and the threats they face.

humpback whalePacific Islands Region

WDCS is at the forefront of developing conservation and research projects in the region, home to a myriad of different whale and dolphin species.

southern right whaleAustralasian whales and dolphins

Find out more about the whales and dolphins that live in, or visit, Australasian waters.

Donate to WDCSMake a donation

The easy way to support our work, your donation will go towards our vital work to protect whales and dolphins in Australasia and across the world.