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Archive: Marine Wildlife

Legislation to Phase Out Public Display of Captive Whales Introduced in Congress

Faroe Islanders Slaughter an Estimated 100 Bottlenose Dolphins

Lawmakers, Advocates Celebrate 50 Years of the Marine Mammal Protection Act

Norwegian Whalers Slaughter 580 Whales During 2022 Season, Highest Number in Six Years

AWI Honors Environmental Pioneer Jennifer Lonsdale with Schweitzer Medal

AWI Honors Wildlife Protection Heroes at International Wildlife Trade Conference

Animals Gain Meaningful Protections at International Wildlife Trade Conference

Lawsuit Pushes US to Sanction Mexico as Vaquita Porpoise Nears Extinction

Congress Passes Legislation to End US Participation in Global Shark Trade

Government Spending Bill Sacrifices Right Whales for Lobster Industry

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Since 1951, AWI has advanced its mission through strategically crafted policy and legal advocacy, educational programs, research and analysis, and engagement with policymakers, scientists, industry, educators, other NGOs, the media, and the public. We seek scientifically grounded protections for animals in all settings, and robust enforcement of those protections.

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