Background:
ORCA has been monitoring whale and dolphin populations for over two decades, collecting data from various ocean habitats to understand the threats these species face. By engaging citizen scientists, the organisation has expanded its data collection capabilities, enabling the inclusion of more remote and diverse locations. ORCA’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity allows people from all backgrounds to play an active role in marine conservation efforts.
Mission:
Data Impact:
ORCA can be found at some of the most important whale and dolphin conservation forums globally, aiming to give authoritative voice to the data and use it to argue for change and protection where it is needed. ORCA provides expert advice on current and high-risk conservation issues to numerous governments and conservation bodies. They act as key advisors and contributors on the national and international stage and sit on numerous expert panels, scientific advisory groups, and various coalitions. All data collected will contribute to ORCA's data portal and can be used by anyone for conservation upon submitting a data request. More information about how the OceanWatchers data is used can be found in ORCA’s State of Cetaceans reports (2024: https://cdn2.assets-servd.host/orca-web/production/images/ORCA_The-State-of-Cetaceans_2024.pdf?dm=1718621685)
How to Participate:
Please email Director of International Relations Gill Rodrigues at [email protected] or UK Program Assistant Vicky Neild at [email protected] to participate.