Mark Carwardine ORCA Patron, is a zoologist, conservationist, award-winning writer, TV presenter and wildlife photographer.
“Every time I head out to sea
I get the same uplifting feeling,
the same good vibes.
When I see a whale
I am floating, on a high,
living on another
planet.”
Chris Packham, ORCA patron, is a television presenter, wildlife expert, photographer and author with a passionate concern for conservation and the environment.
“The importance of what
ORCA does cannot be
over-estimated. They enthuse
all who come close with
a desire to know more”
Minke Whale, Common Dolphins & Harbour Porpoises seen on October Scillies survey
28.11.11
Read more hereSouthampton Marine Mammal Surveyor Course – tickets now on sale
17.10.11
On Sunday 4th December – click here to find out more
Welcome to ORCA
ORCA is one of Europe’s leading whale & dolphin conservation charities.
Did you know that at least 23 species of whales, dolphins & porpoises have been recorded in UK waters?
Become part of the ORCA network and help us collect information about these magnificent animals so we can create safe places for them to live.
Check out the blogs from our Brittany Ferries and DFDS Whale & Dolphin Officers to see what they’ve been spotting!
ORCA’s checklist for…
Spotting whales & dolphins
Join our whale & dolphin officers on deck
Attend our fun whale & dolphin spotting events
Enjoy whales & dolphins from around the UK
Protecting whales & dolphins
Become an ORCA Marine Mammal Surveyor
Join our cetacean research programme
Help us protect whales, dolphins & porpoises
Be Inspired
Join today and get your FREE whale & dolphin spotter kit
Help protect whales & dolphins by becoming an ORCA member today.
Your support enables us to monitor whales & dolphins around the UK and overseas so that we can protect them.
If you want to get more involved with protecting whales and dolphins, use your free whale & dolphin spotter kit to let us know which marine mammals you have seen.
Or you can volunteer on our ferry surveys by attending an ORCA training course
