Past Missions

The Whale Defense Agency has always led from the front, carrying out high-stakes missions to disrupt whaling activities and protect whale populations. While we remain focused on the future, it’s important to reflect on the key operations and achievements that have laid the foundation for our ongoing work. Below are some of our past missions that have helped shape the agency’s approach to anti-whaling efforts.

Operation Whale Defense (Atlantic)

In one of our most significant missions, the WDA executed Operation Whale Defense in the Atlantic Ocean to prevent illegal whaling practices by targeting vulnerable regions where whale populations were under threat. This operation involved a series of strategic interventions, including high-speed maritime patrols, real-time tracking of whaling vessels, and coordinated efforts with international conservation organizations. The operation was a massive success, as we were able to disrupt several whaling operations and safeguard whales in key migratory routes, making a direct impact on the efforts of illegal whalers in the region.

Custom Anti-Whaling Technologies Intercepting Harpoons

As part of our commitment to developing advanced technological solutions, the WDA has taken an innovative approach by working with defense contractors to create custom anti-whaling technologies. One of the most groundbreaking projects is our effort to intercept harpoons mid-flight, using modified Active Protection Systems (APS) technology and even the possibility of a completely custom-engineered system. APS is typically employed in defense to protect military vehicles from incoming projectiles like rocket-propelled grenades RPGs and other projectiles, we plan to adapt and engineer this type of system to protect whales from the deadly harpoons fired by whaling vessels.

Modifying this APS technology, we aim to create an active defense shield that can intercept and neutralize harpoons before they reach their target, saving countless whale lives. This project is still in development, but it represents the future of non-lethal intervention, offering a high-tech solution to one of the most direct and deadly threats faced by whales today.