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World Whale and Dolphin Day

Люди —Диалоги с Дельфинами (PDD)™
PEOPLE — DIALOGUES WITH DOLPHINS

World Whale and
Dolphin Day

July 23rd, 2025

World Whale and Dolphin Day, celebrated annually on July 23, was established to raise awareness about the importance of these amazing marine creatures and their role in ocean ecosystems. The day also highlights the key threats that whales and dolphins face, such as ocean pollution, climate change, noise pollution, and illegal hunting.
PEOPLE — DIALOGUES WITH DOLPHINS / World Whale and
Dolphin Day

Goals

Main Goals and Objectives
  • Draw attention to the importance of protecting whales and dolphins as integral parts of marine ecosystems.
  • Expand knowledge about the biology, behavior, and social structures of whales and dolphins.
  • Support conservation initiatives through education and scientific research.
  • Promote attention to legislation and international agreements aimed at protecting marine mammals.
PEOPLE — DIALOGUES WITH DOLPHINS / World Whale and
Dolphin Day

How to support

  • Informational Support: Join the informational campaign in support of the "People — Dialogues with Dolphins" (PDD™) platform by spreading information about whales and dolphins through social media, blogs, articles, and other media resources.
  • Organizing Cultural Events: Create and organize exhibitions, lectures, workshops dedicated to whales and dolphins, their protection, and their importance for ecosystems.
  • Educational Actions: Organize contests, documentary screenings, presentations to raise awareness about whales and dolphins among children and young people.
  • Support for Scientific Research: Join programs for tracking whales and dolphins, participate in monitoring marine mammal populations, or support research projects.
  • Environmental Initiatives: Take part in ocean, beach, and shoreline cleanup activities, support sustainable practices in the tourism and entertainment industry, such as responsible whale watching tours.

Important Dates

June 8

World Oceans Day

February 19

International Marine Mammal Protection Day

February 16, 2025 (Annually the third Sunday in February)

World Whale Day