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New Whale Heritage Sites in Europe and US awarded in a significant leap for wildlife protection
Tenerife-La Gomera marine area in southwest Tenerife, Spain, and Dana Point, California, USA are announced as the newest Whale Heritage Sites, the first in Europe and the Americas respectively.
WHS Criteria Explained: Research, Education and Awareness
Whales and dolphins are charismatic mammals that have a unique ability to unite and inspire people to care more about our oceans. In this series of articles, we are focusing on each of the criteria underpinning the Whale Heritage Site accreditation. This month we are...
WHS Criteria Explained – Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability
With any formal certification process, a list of qualifying criteria is required to assess each potential candidate. The criteria set out the standards that must be met, the processes that must be in place and the important things that must be proven before any award...
“The Evolution of a Region: A Sea Change for Durban’s Former Whaling Industry.”
The Bluff is a coastal suburb that forms part of the port of Durban on the eastern seaboard of South Africa. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and with its stunning landscapes and an abundance of wildlife on both land and sea it’s considered a natural...
“Pride of Queensland: The Journey to Whale Heritage Site Status”
Hervey Bay, a coastal city in southern Queensland is home to some 52,000 residents and, during the winter months, approximately 8,000 migrating humpback whales. Sheltered by the coast of Fraser Island, Hervey Bay is an ideal resting spot for the whales and their...
Franja Marina Teno-Rasca in South Tenerife has become a Candidate Site!
WCA and World Animal Protection are excited to announce that Franja Marina Teno-Rasca in South Tenerife is now a candidate Whale Heritage Site (WHS). This means that they are one important step closer to joining a very exclusive and growing list of locations, as a...
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