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      • Ocean Career Quest
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      • Marine Debris Programs
      • Marine Life & Ocean Advocacy Efforts
      • Marine Wildlife Viewing Guidelines
      • Mālama Pono
    • Outreach
      • Partnerships
      • Events
    • CLICK TO VIEW
  • Why We Do It
  • Who We Are
    • PacWhale Eco-AdventuresWholly owned by Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF), social enterprise PacWhale Eco-Adventures supports our programs through ecotour and retail revenue.
    • Our TeamMeet the dedicated board of directors and leadership team guiding our ocean conservation efforts.
      • Memberships and Advisory
    • BlogRead our blog for news and updates about ocean conservation.
    • MediaPacific Whale Foundation in the news.
      • Documentaries
      • PWF Webinar Series
    • CareersWant to have fun while making a difference? Come join us!
    • FinancialsWe annually publish detailed financial information regarding the nonprofit in 990 tax forms and annual reports.
    • CLICK TO VIEW
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    • Ways to GiveA donation to PWF helps fund vital programs working to combat the 5 Major Threats and protect marine environments and wildlife for future generations.
      • Donate
      • Become a Member
      • Other Ways to Give
      • Book a Cruise
      • Corporate Giving & Sponsorships
  • Whale Watch
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    • VolunteerOur community science programs and events offer a great way to get involved and contribute to PWF’s ocean conservation efforts.
      • Adopt a Beach
      • Coastal Marine Debris Monitoring
      • Great Whale Count
      • Photo Donations
      • Mālama Pono
      • Ocean Ambassador Volunteer
      • Community Cleanups
      • Marine Debris Rapid Response
      • Whale & Dolphin Tracker
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Conservation

Making Waves: Policies to Protect the Ocean

PWF blog series explores conservation efforts and policy

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Marine Plastic Pollution

  • Part I: An Overview
  • Part II: Policies in Hawai‘i
  • Part III: Across the Nation
  • Part IV: The Future and PWF’s Plastic Agenda

Unsustainable Tourism

  • Part I: From Whale Hunting to Whale Watching
  • Part II: Whales—Please View Responsibly
  • Part III: Marine Tourism Governance—From Sea to Shining Sea
  • Part IV: PWF’s Marine Tourism Advocacy Agenda

Bycatch (Fisheries Interactions)

  • Part I: Overview
  • Part II: Policy
  • Part III: Action

Climate Change 

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  • Part I: The Threat
  • Part II: Global Policy Solutions
  • Part III: What PWF is Doing and How You Can Help

Vessel Collisions with Marine Animals

Vessel collisions with marine animals
NMFS/MMHSRP Permit #18786-06 and NMFS/MMPA Permit #21321
  • Part I: Overview
  • Part II: Case Studies Coast to Coast
  • Part III: What We’re Doing—PWF in Action

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