Pacific Whale Foundation

Pacific Whale Foundation protecting the 🐋🐬 through science and advocacy
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Pacific Whale Foundation is a non-profit organization supported by our members and award-winning Eco-Adventures. Our mission is to protect oceans and marine life through science and advocacy. Join us for Whale and Dolphin Watching, Molokini, Lanai and Turtle Arches Snorkeling, Sunset and Dinner Cruises, along with specialty cruises such as Full Moon, Stargazing, Island Rhythms Sunset Cocktail Cruise and Private Charters.

08/31/2026

🌊 One unforgettable night on San Francisco Bay for the whales.
 
Join us for “An Evening of Aloha” sunset cruise aboard the Red & White Fleet. Meet our program leaders who work to keep whales and the ocean safe while enjoying catering by the famous Original Joe’s. Plus, ALL ticket revenue goes directly to whale and ocean conservation. 
 
🗓️ Saturday, September 26 · 6:45–9:00pm
📍 Pier 43½, Fisherman’s Wharf, SF
 
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! Image provided by research team taken during activities authorized under NMFS/MMPA...
08/28/2026

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! Image provided by research team taken during activities authorized under NMFS/MMPA ESA permit #21321

08/28/2026

Forty years ago, the world agreed to protect whales. It’s time to finish the job. 🐋
We’ve joined an international coalition calling on Japan, Norway, and Iceland to end commercial whaling once and for all, and asking every IWC member government to back a permanent end at this September’s IWC meeting.
Whales aren’t just majestic, they’re essential allies in the fight against the climate and biodiversity crisis. Protecting them protects all of us.
Sign the petition now 👉 link in comments

Adult humpbacks are long-lived animals with an annual survival rate of 98.7%. A 2015 marine heatwave saw this survival d...
08/27/2026

Adult humpbacks are long-lived animals with an annual survival rate of 98.7%. A 2015 marine heatwave saw this survival drop to 68.4% for Hawaii’s humpback whales. New research by PWF and collaborators tracks that decline through 21 years of photo-ID data and shows survival has only partially returned since then to 95.6%. Some of those whales died, while others skipped the migration or moved to waters outside our study area. PWF’s network of collaborators and 45 years of monitoring has now allowed us to forecast how whale numbers will be impacted by future warming oceans. Link in Bio under Publications

The Hawaiian false killer whales need your help. Sign the petition to help protect them from the threat of commercial fi...
08/24/2026

The Hawaiian false killer whales need your help. Sign the petition to help protect them from the threat of commercial fisheries. Link below.  Are you interested in taking it one step further and becoming an Ocean Ambassador Volunteer? Email: [email protected] for more info about our training on Sept 3, 2026

08/21/2026

Hawaii’s humpback whales are one of the greatest conservation success stories, having recovered from commercial whaling to more than 10,000 animals. New research by PWF and collaborators, published in Marine Mammal Science, draws on 21 years of photo-ID data to show the impact of a 2015 marine heatwave on this recovery. Abundance across the Main Hawaiian Islands dropped by about a third, from a peak near 15,000 whales to roughly 9,900 today.

The Marine Debris Hotline has been busy the last two weeks on Maui! We had calls come in from concerned volunteers, air ...
08/19/2026

The Marine Debris Hotline has been busy the last two weeks on Maui! We had calls come in from concerned volunteers, air traffic control, and our own Research Department! The Conservation team was able to recover a bundle of line from Waiheʻe and Baldwin Beach, along with assisting Research with another dFAD from the offshore waters of Lanaʻi. It is important that we respond to these calls rapidly as weather and manpower can change depending on how large the debris is. This goes hand in hand with what our Conservation Manager, Bri Simon, is dedicating her time to this month! Bri is now stationed in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the northwestern Hawaiian Islands joined by a dedicated team to help pull thousands of pounds of derelict fishing gear off of some of the wildest and abundant reefs in the Hawaiian Island chain. This work is hard, dirty, and can test many attributes, but the team here at Pacific Whale Foundation is cheering her on and can feel the passion she has for this work from Maui.

🌊 Sunset cruise on the Bay for the whales! 🐋This September, Pacific Whale Foundation sets sail on San Francisco Bay, and...
08/18/2026

🌊 Sunset cruise on the Bay for the whales! 🐋
This September, Pacific Whale Foundation sets sail on San Francisco Bay, and we’d love for you aboard. Join our inspiring leaders for an evening of appetizers, drinks, and unforgettable views, plus the latest on our research, conservation, and education work that contributes to the mission of Pacific Whale Foundation.
 
🗓️ Saturday, September 26
⏰ 6:45–9:00pm
📍 Pier 43½, Fisherman’s Wharf, SF
 
Individual and sponsorship tickets are available now, but space is limited.
👉 Grab yours at the link in bio and help us protect whales and the ocean! 💙
 

See the impacts we have made with your support! Hear from Pacific Whale Foundation’s CEO, Dayna Garland, and program dir...
08/17/2026

See the impacts we have made with your support! Hear from Pacific Whale Foundation’s CEO, Dayna Garland, and program directors as they cover the first half of 2026!

Follow link to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__quc9KOhP0

What kind of work do you picture when you hear about marine mammal research? While all the above aspects (and many more!...
08/14/2026

What kind of work do you picture when you hear about marine mammal research? 
While all the above aspects (and many more!) are crucial to our work, a huge majority of our work time is spent behind a computer screen. This is the less visible and very time consuming part of research, but also the moment where puzzle pieces of data come together. Above you can see some of our research team’s faces that can be found behind the screens in the office or cameras in the field.
Research activities authorized under NMFS/MMPA ESA permit #21321

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