Become a citizen scientist and help protect whales and dolphins
Get involved with whales and dolphins
Become a citizen scientist
Help us to help them
We are ORCA, one of the leading whale and dolphin charities globally. We use the power of volunteering to protect whales and dolphins in the world's oceans.
Whale & dolphin Sightings
Over 25 different species of whales and dolphins have been recorded in UK waters, and we are learning more about them every day. Collecting this evidence enables us to make a stronger case for protection where it is non-existent or insufficient
Make a donation
Much of our support comes through single donations that are an essential part of funding our work. Donate and help make a difference
How are we making an impact?
With nearly 30 years of marine conservation expertise behind us, ORCA contributes to a number of high-level global conservation initiatives
Get involved
Take a look at the many opportunities for individuals and businesses to actively help our efforts
Who we are and what we do
The current situation
Whales, dolphins and porpoises are facing bigger threats than ever.
From plastic pollution to the plundering of fish stocks; from the devastation of vital habitats to the slaughter of our gentle ocean giants
Our mission
Oceans alive with whales and dolphins.
Anyone can make a difference in whale and dolphin conservation. And ORCA gives everyone that opportunity to bring about change
Our impact
Our work is global and our evidence leads to change.
It's all about the evidence and that's where you come in. You can become an active participant in our army of citizen scientists, building the arguments for greater ocean conservation
How you can help
Volunteer & Take Action
Every day, ORCA's volunteer army of citizen scientists is out on the ocean.
Anyone can play a part, and everyone should try. This is about creating a better future for whales and dolphins and it's within reach. All you need to join us is passion and determination.
In addition we also offer a range of other courses find out more here.
The State of Cetaceans
Our annual State of Cetaceans report (SOC) is a respected and authoritative snapshot of whale and dolphin populations, compiled from tens of thousands of kilometres of survey effort collected by our volunteer Marine Mammal Surveyor workforce and in-house Ocean Conservationists across the worlds oceans.
Latest news
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Fin whale calf euthanised after stranding on Cornwall beach
Here is our weekly snapshot summary of where ORCA has been and (most importantly) what we have seen....
New peer-reviewed study finds Faroe Islands drive hunts cause severe suffering at every stage
