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

30,165

Students have participated in PWF education programs since 2016

215,000

An average of 215,000 people educated on our ecotours each year

647

Awarded scholarships to 647 students from Title 1 Schools in 2023

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
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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

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