Welcome to Whale Wise

WHO
ARE
WE?

Whale Wise is a UK registered charity. Through marine mammal research and engagement, we aspire towards an ocean in which both whales and humans can thrive.

We are a team of conservationists, scientists and educators, working to understand and improve the relationship between whales and humans. We bridge the gap between science, policy and engagement to facilitate more open conversations in support of conservation action.

Thank you for supporting our mission.

Whales are making their way through an increasingly busy and unpredictable ocean due to human activities. The more we understand our impacts on whales, the better we can protect them from ourselves.

300%

increase in global vessel
traffic from 1992 to 2012

25%

of humpbacks in Iceland have
been entangled in fishing gear

OUR MISSION

WHERE WE WORK

WHERE WE WORK

We have primarily worked in Iceland and the British Isles. In Iceland, we are fortunate to work closely with local academic and educational partners.

THE WHALE WISE APPROACH

Research

We use both novel and trusted methods to monitor the interactions between human activity and whale populations. Drones, hydrophones and citizen science are pillars of our current research projects. To achieve this, we work with academic partners and local communities.

Engagement

Research is most powerful when shared. Beyond academic publications, we engage the public through social media, film festivals, webinars and direct involvement in our research.

Conservation

By conducting research and sharing it with others, we aim to translate our research into conservation action. We are also directly engaging with industries and policymakers to inform the sustainable and respectful use of our oceans.