 Dear Friends:
The following statement is based on the decision from the most recent meeting of the Whale Center of New England Board of Directors.
The Whale Center of New England is ceasing its operations. This decision comes after much deliberation and thorough analysis of possible scenarios for the future of the organization. Ultimately, it was impossible to ignore the pressure of diminishing funds. You can read an article published March 23, 2012 about the WCNE closing here.
While the current business model will cease, arrangements are being made to ensure the continuation of our 30-year whale research database. It is critically important to the Board of Directors and staff that this research continues into the future. The Whale Center will share its plans officially when the details are finalized.
This is a terribly difficult decision for the Board of Directors and remaining staff. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. As always, we are deeply grateful for the concern and support shown by our loyal members, former staff and interns, scientific colleagues, and interested friends. A formal letter will be sent to each member soon.
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