Hero of the high seas
How the death of a whale inspired a tuna fisherman to save endangered species
The work of turtle and cetacean conservationists involves long days and sleepless nights, along with the pain of finding dead animals in nets or on beaches. But there is also the satisfaction of releasing hundreds of turtle hatchlings into the sea and watching whales swimming safely in newly protected waters.
The following stories show that WWF and partners are making a difference, and that together we can save these remarkable species despite all the threats they face.
How the death of a whale inspired a tuna fisherman to save endangered species
Groundbreaking report examines patterns and
trends in the illegal trade and calls for urgent action
Ending the illegal fishery and implementing sustainable
fishing gear can rescue the world’s smallest porpoise
Two large sanctuaries will protect critical nesting sites along the Caribbean coast
How to help whales sharing its feeding grounds
with the oil and gas industry
WWF works hand in hand with partners to protect the world’s
largest population of nesting leatherbacks
Two new marine parks a good first step to halting decline of Chinese white dolphins
Efforts to tackle the poaching and smuggling of turtle eggs are
having an impact, but reducing demand is the only long term solution
China raises the stakes in bid to save its rapidly disappearing cetacean
Largest turtle tracking project in the region pinpoints key areas for conservation
New marine protected areas critical to survival
of whales and endemic dolphins in Chilean waters
Extra effort needed to reduce bycatch and save isolated
population
Counting cetaceans provides vital data for conservation
New devices successfully protect loggerhead nests
from principal predator
River guards tackling illegal fishing along
the Mekong River
WWF has been working to conserve marine species since the organization was founded in 1961. Today WWF collaborates with partners around the world to help address the threats these incredible creatures face so they can survive for generations to come. More about marine turtles, cetaceans and our conservation work globally.