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 Research
The Dolphin Survey Project was established at Cambridge University with Professor Sir Richard Harrison to monitor dolphin populations worldwide.
IDW facilitates data input from a wide variety of professional and amateur dolphin watchers around the world. IDW co-operates with organisations monitoring cetacean populations in the North Sea and introducing people to observational and recording procedures.
All research by International Dolphin Watch is non-intrusive. No research is conducted with captive dolphins.
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IDW Founded 1978
MISSION STATEMENT
A non profit organisation for the observation, conservation and study of dolphins - especially their relationship with humans.
Aims and Values
To make sure the seas and rivers are clean, healthy and productive for the benefit of both humans and dolphins. To respect the rights of dolphins to a free life in their natural environment. To recognise that since earliest times, dolphins have had an affinity with humans and allow this to evolve.
Achievements
IDW has contributed to saving lives of countless dolphins and enabled thousands to achieve their dreams of meeting dolphins, free in the open sea.
News and Information
Friends of International Dolphin Watch receive news and exchange information on a host of topics including bargains via Monthly E-mail Newsletters.
Friends of International Dolphin Watch can use the website to share stories about their personal dolphin experiences, projects and fund raising events.
Strandings
IDW has friendly links with organisations with whom it collaborates in the rescue and treatment of stranded and injured marine mammals
Native Wisdom
IDW is forging links with indigenous peoples, such as the Australian Aborigines, to find ways of applying their ancient wisdom and understanding of the natural world to help solve present ecological problems.
Revenue
IDW has always run on a very modest budget. In the past this was derived mainly from members who received printed newsletters through the post. This source of revenue ceased when IDW changed to Newsletters, edited by Jackie Connell, that are much more comprehensive and are now available as free downloads. The Dolphin Shop also contributed to income. This source of revenue has also steadily declined as more dolphin related items have become widely available. As a result IDW now has to rely mainly on Donations and book and CD sales from the Dolphin Shop
Donations
Most of IDW’s activities are conducted by dedicated volunteers. Nonetheless money is still needed to cover basic running expenses Please help us continue doing what we do by making a donation. You can do this by logging in to the Donation section of the Dolphin Shop or by sending your donation, payable to IDW, by post to: International Dolphin Watch, 10 Melton Road, N.Ferriby, HU14 3ET, UK
Events
Alternatively, you can help by running fund raising events such as the Dolphin Festival organised by supporter and dolphin devotee Flemming Larsen in Denmark - see October 2008 Newsletter.
Where there’s a Will
Another way to help dolphins
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Register as a Friend of IDW
Click here to find out how
When you register as a Friend of IDW you will become a member of a global family of dolphin devotees who want to help dolphins and share their enthusiasm with others. Friends of International Dolphin Watch receive news and exchange information on a host of topics including bargains via Monthly Email Newsletters. Friends of International Dolphin Watch can use the website to share stories about their personal dolphin experiences, projects and fund raising events. They can also contribute to one of our most popular website features - A World Wide Guide on where you can meet dolphins and possibly swim with them.
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