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The Bluff strives to be world’s first Whale Heritage Site
Congratulations to Candidate Whale Heritage Site The Bluff, Durban, South Africa, for the really great progress they are making towards accreditation. Enhancing the site with creative and original initiatives, the team have made fantastic progress towards developing...
The Bluff, Durban, announced as Africa’s first candidate Whale Heritage Site!
Following the World Whale Conference, which took place in Durban in June 2017, a team led by Sodurba, South Durban Tourism and WILDOCEANS WhaleTime project have set their sights on developing The Bluff as Africa’s first Whale Heritage Site. “Whale Heritage...
Thirty three potential WHS identified in Africa
The World Cetacean Alliance recently completed an online survey of stakeholders to identify 'Areas of Interest' for Whale Heritage Sites across Africa. Whale Heritage Site (WHS) status is granted to those places around the world where cetaceans are celebrated through...
LAUNCH: WCA Responsible Whale Watching App
The World Cetacean Alliance are proud to announce the launch of the world’s first responsible whale watching app! ‘WCA Responsible Whale Watching’ lists information for over 30 responsible whale and dolphin watching Partners, with key information on species seen,...
Update from Vancouver Island North
Vancouver Island North - a candidate Whale Heritage Site, includes the traditional territory of the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nation, whose connection to the Max’inux or killer whale can be traced back through generations, not only through art, song and dance, but also...
Whale Heritage Fund launched
The costs of accreditation for Whale Heritage Sites can act as a potential barrier for their implementation in certain developing regions, including across southern Africa. That’s why we have launched the Whale Heritage Fund, to help local communities across the world...
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