Whales and humans have a complex relationship. Whale populations around the world are threatened by human activity, and yet play an important role in our local culture and heritage. We aim to study this interaction to advance the welfare and conservation of whales around the world.

Our current work is primarily in Iceland and the UK.

By using a variety of novel methods and engaging with the public, we stand the best chance of understanding the two-way interaction between whales and humans.

Whale Wise is a charity consisting entirely of volunteers. With your donation, you will support our research, engagement and general running. As part of this, you will help to create an equitable workplace where the team can have their living costs covered and in the future earn a fair wage.

Check out our research and engagement pages for a list of current projects. Note: equipment purchased for these projects will also be used in future work (especially drone and acoustic equipment).

Running a charity requires financial support and we are grateful for any donations we receive. However, following and sharing our work in any way, no matter how small, also makes a difference. Join our email list to receive a quarterly newsletter and other updates.