Orca

A blue whale calf has been found washed up in Japan - the first ever sighting of this species in the country. We'll be keeping a close out for them when we travel there with Silversea Cruises​ in 2019!

Every ticket sold in the ORCA raffle raises vital funds to support our conservation work and contributes towards a safer ocean.
This year we have some incredible prizes up for grabs including a luxury cruise, amazing travel vouchers and wildlife essentials. Pick up your tickets today by clicking below and visiting the ORCA website.
Photo credit: Lisle Gwynn

We are busy getting ready for this year's Birdfair!
Are you coming along? If so don't forget to visit the ORCA stand (Marquee: 5 Stand: 22) to learn about our vital conservation work to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises!
We look forward to seeing you there! 🐳🐬🐦

It's the last day of #ORCAOceanWatch 2018!
We want to say a HUGE thank you to all of our amazing partners and supporters that have taken part this year! We look forward to sharing the results with you all! 🐳🐬⛴️

Join us this summer on board Brittany Ferries flagship, Pont-Aven for the trip of a lifetime across the Bay of Biscay, one of the top 5 places in the world to see whales and dolphins!
We've only got 2 Sea Safaris with space available, so click below to head to the ORCA website and book today!

We have had these amazing views of bow riding white-beaked dolphins in Iceland from Noble Caledonia, Hebridean Sky! An ORCA Wildlife Officer has been on board for #ORCAOceanWatch 🐬

If you're heading out to sea this summer, ensure to follow these key do's and don'ts when encountering marine life at sea.
Thank you to Whale and Dolphin Conservation, Marine Management Organisation - MMO and Natural England for sharing this with us! 🐳🐬☀️
www.orcaweb.org.uk/our-work/orca-news/ite m/guidance-issued

ORCA’s Head of Science & Conservation, Lucy Babey appeared on Channel 5 News on Monday to talk about Thomas Cook UK and their decision to stop excursions to see captive orcas. If you missed it, catch up on the story below and find out what you can do to stop orcas being kept in captivity.

Our Wildlife Officers on board Brittany Ferries Cap Finistère have been inspiring the next generation about wonderful whales and dolphins during #ORCAOceanWatch!! Find out how by clicking below and checking out their latest blog.

We had incredible views of humpback whales in Eyjafjördur from the decks of Noble Caledonia’s Hebridean Sky last night! You could even hear the blow! #ORCAOceanWatch

Excited by the amazing North Atlantic right whale sighting in Iceland? Read our article and learn fascinating facts about this critically endangered species!
https://www.orcaweb.org.uk/…/endangered -whale-spotted-in-ic…

After our amazing encounter with True's beaked whales earlier this month, we are delighted to announce we will be running another amazing Photographic Sea Safari with Jessops in 2019!
The trip will give you all of the skills you need to photograph wildlife at sea, with ORCA guides and Jessops trainers helping you to spot, identify and snap incredible marine life during the return crossing to Spain.
Registration is now open for an exclusive priority booking window, with places extremely limited. To find out more and to register, visit http://bit.ly/2JT69c8

We have fantastic teams of Wildlife Officers on board various cruises with P&O Cruises this year! As well as deck watches, our Wildlife Officers will be delivering a series of informative presentations for passengers.
As we speak, one team are on the Oriana, sailing around the U.K., to Iceland and Greenland, with another team sailing South to Madeira and The Canaries on board the Aurora.
Both teams will be sailing during #ORCAOceanWatch, so keep your eyes peeled for regular ...sightings updates on our Twitter page.
Read about our partnership with P&O Cruises here:
https://www.pocruises.com/…/marine-char ity-orca-will-be-on…/
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What INCREDIBLE news! We have a team on board a cruise with P&O Cruises, heading to Iceland on board Oriana as we speak - they'll have to keep an eagle eye out for this incredibly rare whale. Hopefully this is a positive sign for a species that has been struggling for many years in the face of countless threats.

Our Marine Mammal Surveyor courses for 2018/19 are now all on sale and filling up fast!
If you've ever wanted to play a part in protecting our ocean, why not train to join our army of amazing volunteers and help monitor whales and dolphins around the UK, Europe and beyond!
This year we have courses in London, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Southampton, Oban and Newcastle with huge demand for places!
... To find out more and book, visit our website. https://www.orcaweb.org.uk/…/train-to-b e-a-marine-mammal-su…
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