‘Founded in 2005, TMRC is a small research and conservation outfit conceived to help promote research and conservation of marine mammals and their habitats in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines. It specializes in abundance surveys (using DISTANCE-based line transects and photo-ID), monitoring marine mammal by-catch, studying marine trophic ecology and grass-root level conservation education. It also has expertise in fish biology and fishery-related problems, plankton studies and rapid resource assessments.’ (Need to confirm whether still in operation)

Tursiops researches cetaceans and their threats in the Balearic Islands, so that management measures can be based on scientific knowledge. Their stated belief is ‘the best way to fight for the protection, conservation and sustainability of cetacean populations in the Mediterranean is through science, with rigorous research.’ Their focus includes sperm whales (including evidence of collisions, to better understand this significant threat), assessment of underwater pollution via analysis of the underwater noise level in Ibiza and Formentera, through passive acoustic monitoring. Its correlation with the presence of cetaceans, especially bottlenose dolphins, development of marine parks, amongst other activities.

In 1989 the Sea Turtle Restoration Project (STRP) was launched under the auspices of the Earth Island Institute to protect endangered sea turtles in ways that make cultural and economic sense to the communities that share the beaches and waters with these threatened creatures. It is now an independent organization called Turtle Island Restoration Network. With offices in the USA in California and Texas, and Costa Rica, TIRN has been leading the international fight to protect sea turtle populations worldwide, and is a leading advocate for the world’s oceans and marine wildlife. Their range has expanded to include whale sharks, coho salmon and other marine species under threat They work through grassroots empowerment, consumer action, strategic litigation, hands-on restoration, environmental education, and by promoting sustainable local, national and international marine policies.

WCS Argentina aims to preserve the diversity of wildlife that makes Argentina unique, and to restore its landscapes in the face of growing threats. Included in this aim is protection of the South Right whale, seals, sharks and rays, penguins, amongst other species.

World Wildlife Fund Canada is the country’s largest international conservation organization. They are working towards completing a national network of marine protected areas, safeguarding the Arctic, supporting leading-edge research to protect Canadian wildlife and habitats, a significant element of which is ocean based marine life.

Looking after the oceans and the animals that live there is one of WWF’s top global priorities, and because Aotearoa New Zealand has stunning and unique sea life, our focus here is on looking after our marine animals - especially those on the brink of extinction like the Māui dolphins. WWF-New Zealand also work with local communities to protect our endangered species, and look after the beautiful native bush and amazing landscapes of Aotearoa New Zealand' (WWF)

WIOMSA is dedicated to promoting the educational, scientific and technological development of all aspects of marine sciences throughout the region of Western Indian Ocean (Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion), with a view toward sustaining the use and conservation of its marine resources. The Association has about 1000 individual members as well as about 50 institutional members from within and outside the region.

Whale Wise studies populations using a variety of methods, in order to gain an in-depth understanding of each system. They currently research the interaction between whales and human activity in Iceland, working towards a sustainable whale-watching industry in Skjálfandi Bay in Iceland. 'We assess the response of blue and humpback whales to whale-watching encounters, with the aim of guiding a suitable conservation plan for both whales and people. Second, through citizen science, we engage with local communities, and fishermen in particular, to understand local whale distribution and the relationship between whales and people in Iceland' .

Wildlife charity that is dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). WDC is a founding partner of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS, also known as Bonn Convention), which is part of the United Nations Environment Program. The organization also develops regional protection agreements and conventions and closely cooperates with the orca (killer whale) research station OrcaLab in British Columbia, Canada. Operates world wide with offices in Germany, Australia, Argentina, Great Britain and the United States. UK: Chippenden, Wiltshire and Moray, Scotland. US HQ: Plymouth, Mass. AUS: Port Adelaide. DE: Munich, Germany

Wildlife charity that is dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). WDC is a founding partner of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS, also known as Bonn Convention), which is part of the United Nations Environment Program. The organization also develops regional protection agreements and conventions and closely cooperates with the orca (killer whale) research station OrcaLab in British Columbia, Canada. Operates world wide with offices in Germany, Australia, Argentina, Great Britain and the United States. UK: Chippenden, Wiltshire and Moray, Scotland. US HQ: Plymouth, Mass. AUS: Port Adelaide. DE: Munich, Germany

Wildlife charity that is dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). WDC is a founding partner of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS, also known as Bonn Convention), which is part of the United Nations Environment Program. The organization also develops regional protection agreements and conventions and closely cooperates with the orca (killer whale) research station OrcaLab in British Columbia, Canada. Operates world wide with offices in Germany, Australia, Argentina, Great Britain and the United States. UK: Chippenden, Wiltshire and Moray, Scotland. US HQ: Plymouth, Mass. AUS: Port Adelaide. DE: Munich, Germany

Wildlife charity that is dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). WDC is a founding partner of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS, also known as Bonn Convention), which is part of the United Nations Environment Program. The organization also develops regional protection agreements and conventions and closely cooperates with the orca (killer whale) research station OrcaLab in British Columbia, Canada. Operates world wide with offices in Germany, Australia, Argentina, Great Britain and the United States. UK: Chippenden, Wiltshire and Moray, Scotland. US HQ: Plymouth, Mass. AUS: Port Adelaide. DE: Munich, Germany