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Why We Do It
Five Major Threats
Our programs work to mitigate the 5 major threats to whales and dolphins identified through ongoing research.
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PacWhale Eco-Adventures
Wholly owned by Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF), social enterprise PacWhale Eco-Adventures supports our programs through ecotour and retail revenue.
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Our
Impact
PWF programs positively impact marine environments and wildlife across the Pacific region.
31,860
Individual humpback whales and dolphins identified
100+
Peer-reviewed scientific publications, reports to government agencies, and educational books
36
Research partner organizations around the world
34,165
Students have participated in PWF education programs since 2016
1,728
Volunteer hours in 2025
516
Full scholarships awarded for Keiki Whalewatch and Ocean Camp programs
275,475
Individual pieces of marine debris collected since 2013
26,544
Founded September 2023, the Outreach team has dispersed 26,544 donated items to those impacted by the Maui fires
4,960
Supplied 655 gallons of water to Maui families without safe drinking water in reusable jugs, saving 4,960 plastic water bottles from being used
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OUR IMPACT
AROUND THE GLOBE
Research
education
conservation
5 major threats
to marine animals
Our programs work to mitigate the 5 Major Threats to whales and dolphins identified through ongoing research.
VESSEL COLLISIONS WITH MARINE ANIMALS
NMFS/MMHSRP Permit #18786-06 and NMFS/MMPA Permit #21321
UNSUSTAINABLE TOURISM
MARINE PLASTIC POLLUTION
BYCATCH
CLIMATE CHANGE
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