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© Danielle Dion
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The harbour porpoise is the most abundant porpoise, but human activity is having a significant impact on its numbers.
Despite their general abundance, harbour porpoise are threatened by over-fishing, ocean noise and pollution. The Baltic Sea population is listed as "critically endangered" by the IUCN and facing extinction; the population in the Black Sea is also endangered. By-catch is considered a major cause for the decline of these populations, and the most serious threat for porpoises in general.
With a symbolic adoption, you can help us raise awareness for serious conservation issues and support our research on harbour porpoise and their relatives.
- Personalized, printable adoption certificate
- Harbour Porpoise species profile
- Spot on virtual recognition wall
- Donation receipt for income tax purposes
Adopt a Harbour Porpoise
With the symbolic adoption of a harbour porpoise, you are helping to conserve porpoises and their habitats. Every adoption supports our research and education efforts and helps raise awareness for porpoises.
Want to donate as a gift or on behalf of someone else? Check "Dedicate this donation" and the name you enter will appear on the adoption certificate.
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Adopt a Vaquita Porpoise
The smallest and rarest porpoise is critically endangered and facing imminent extinction.
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Adopt a Dall's Porpoise
The world’s fastest porpoise lives only in the Pacific and faces a number of threats.
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Adopt a Spectacled Porpoise
Primarily an oceanic species, little is known about this strikingly beautiful animal.
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Adopt a Burmeister's Porpoise
This species is native to South America, where it is being hunted as shark and crab bait.
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Adopt a Finless Porpoise
There are two species, both of which are in decline due to habitat degradation.
