From the Southern Ocean to the North Atlantic, whales around the world are threatened by ship strikes, fishing gear entanglements, commercial whaling operations and much more. Some species are swimming along the brink of extinction, struggling to survive in an ocean filled with threats. By getting involved, you can help protect whales around the world.

Working together, we can all help save whales.

Donate to support IFAW’s whale conservation programs.

We work around the world and to keep whales safe from harm, and protect whale species from the threat of extinction. We are dedicated, motivated and committed to creating a world to is better for whales and people. But we can’t do it alone. We need your help.

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Join thousands of whale supporters at Tails for Whales, and share your commitment to whale welfare and conservation with the world. Your photograph will help us spread the word about our projects to save whales with the entire world. Upload your photograph today!

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Urge your Representative to co-sponsor the Whale Conservation and Protection Act of 2009

Whales face more threats today than at any time in history, including ship strikes, entanglement in fishing gear, ocean noise, pollution, and climate change. The cumulative and synergistic effects of these threats, in combination with the threat of increased commercial whaling, are potentially catastrophic for the world’s whales.