Welcome to the home of
International Dolphin Watch

Site updated 6th March 2012

INTERNATIONAL DOLPHIN WATCH (IDW)

IS A GLOBAL FAMILY OF DOLPHIN LOVERS

IDW was founded in 1978 as a non profit organisation
for the observation, conservation and study of dolphins

IDW HELPS DOLPHINS AND PEOPLE

OUR AIMS AND VALUES

• To make sure the seas and rivers are clean, healthy and productive.
• To respect the rights of dolphins to a free life in their natural environment.
• IDW is actively involved in EDUCATION and through IDEAL (Integrated Dolphin Eduction and Learning) adopts a fresh approach to teaching, inspiring children to want to read and write and enjoy learning through all the arts.
• IDW is forging links with indigenous peoples, to find ways of applying their ancient wisdom and understanding of the natural world to help solve current ecological problems.
• IDW has friendly links with organisations with whom it collaborates in the rescue, treatment and release of stranded and injured marine mammals.

DOLPHIN MAGAZINE IS FREE

Through our monthly online magazine, Friends of International Dolphin Watch receive news and exchange information on a host of topics.

Friends of International Dolphin Watch can use the website to share stories about their personal dolphin experiences, projects and fund raising events.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

PLEASE HELP US CONTINUE DOING WHAT WE DO BY MAKING A DONATION

Most of IDW’s activities are conducted by dedicated volunteers. Nonetheless, money is still needed to cover basic running expenses. If you would like to make a donation to support the work of IDW please send a cheque payable to IDW to:

International Dolphin Watch
10 Melton Road
North Ferriby
East Yorkshire
HU14 3ET
England

or

request your bank to make make a credit transfer to:

HSBC - UK
International Dolphin Watch Account
Account No.41013610
Sort Code 40 24 34

£1 Appeal

Horace Dobbs has recovered completely from a life threatening cancer, following post-operative treatments he received free of charge at the Odyssey Cancer Care Centre at Barton on Humber.

A new treatment centre is now urgently needed and Horace is politely asking Friends of IDW and their friends to donate £1 towards the cost of a new purpose-built centre to care for those affected by cancer.

To make a donation on line please go to http://bit.ly/qOjjJ6

THANK YOU

For further information about the new Odyssey Cancer Care Centre, please click picture.

EDUCATION is a major function of International Dolphin Watch.

EDUCATION, INSPIRATION, ACTION, ACHIEVEMENT

IDEAL
Integrated Dolphin Education and Learning. This book, by Horace Dobbs, is online now.

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.


Conservation
IDW actively lobbies governments worldwide - pressing for laws to be upheld where they are infringed and urging for changes in legislation that will help to save dolphins and protect the marine environment.






Education
IDW is actively involved in education and produces an Education Pack.
IDEAL (Integrated Dolphin Education and Learning) is based on a fictional dolphin named Dilo who fires the imagination and makes learning joyful for teachers, parents and children - including those with special educational needs. Please also see our online books. Click here.




Dolphin Healing
IDW is researching dolphin healing and investigating ways in which the benefits of swimming with wild dolphins can be recreated artificially.

Dolphin Watching
IDW collects and publishes information on opportunities for dolphin watching worldwide.

Dolphin Watching Guidelines
IDW advocates guidelines on how to behave in the presence of dolphins for boat users and those who want to watch or swim with dolphins.


Dr Horace Dobbs
Founder of International Dolphin Watch.







Kid’s Corner
What do you know about dolphins?

Register as a Friend of IDW (It’s free)

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.

Adopt and Watch
IDW has a one-off dolphin adoption package which includes a booklet on where you may watch your adopted dolphin swimming free in the sea.


Dilo
Dilo is a mischievous dolphin who’s story is told in a series of books by Horace Dobbs.



Operation Sunshine Family Therapy Programmes
Registered Charity Number 1121315
IDW supports Operation Sunshine, a charity set up to help families with special needs.

Opportunities for Volunteers
IDW announces, as and when they arise, openings for voluntary work with dolphins.

Careers Advice
IDW offers careers guidance to those who wish to work with dolphins.



Dolphin Shop
IDW has a mail order shop which stocks a range of books and dolphin goodies






Invitation
An invitation from Horace Dobbs




Video
Watch our dolphin swim clip




Photos & Art
Lots of dolphin photos

Much awaited new book in the Dilo series now available

Dilo and the Call of the Deep is available in
Czech and in German

plus Dilo Makes Friends is available in German

Please visit our Dolphin Shop

International Dolphin Watch has always striven to encourage youngsters to take part in dolphin activities. We hope therefore, that you will enrol as many children as you can to become DOLPHIN FRIENDS and encourage them to contribute to future Newsletters.

www.operationsunshine.org

IDW has close links with Operation Sunshine Family Therapy Programmes, registered charity number 1121315. Operation Sunshine Family Therapy Programmes is a UK based International Charity which aims to bring joy and healing into the lives of those with additional needs through dolphin inspired education and art, community projects and family retreats.

International Dolphin Watch 10 Melton Road, North Ferriby, E.Yorks HU14 3ET. England.
Tel: +44 (0)1482 632650 Fax: +44 (0)1482 634914 E-mail: idw@talk21.com