PWF ANNOUNCES PAPER DOCUMENTING RAPID WEIGHT-LOSS IN PYGMY KILLER WHALES
Read about our collaborative study and newly published paper on one of the two pods of pygmy killer whales that stranded on a North Kihei beach almost two years ago.
DRONE REGULATIONS FOR HUMPBACK WHALES AND OTHER MARINE LIFE IN HAWAII AND NATIONWIDE
Drones are more popular than ever, but have you ever wondered what the rules and recommendations are for using them around marine animals? PWF has you covered.
New PWF research paper published: effects of marine tourism on humpback whales
What does our new research study show about the effects of marine tourism on humpback whales and what can be done to mitigate these effects?
2020 RESEARCH PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Written by Research Analyst Florence Sullivan Looking back on a turbulent year, the Pacific Whale Foundation’s Research Department is grateful for the unceasing support of our members, donors, and supporters. Like everyone, we had to adapt our operations to accommodate safety measures, but thanks to your support, our department has been resilient and productive, both locally and … Continued
Pacific Whale Foundation Finds Much to Celebrate in 2020
This past year has been uniquely difficult, but good things happen even during the toughest of times. As the first month of 2021 comes to a close, we would like to reflect on the positives experienced at Pacific Whale Foundation.
Making Waves – RESPONSIBLE WHALE WATCHING PART 2: Whales – Please View Responsibly
In order to understand how responsible whale watching can be achieved, we must understand what the ingredients are for a safe and informative whale watch. In our next installment of this Making Waves series, we highlight the policies and people that work to ensure responsible viewing of wildlife in their natural environments. Who decides how close we can get? And what responsibility do the people working aboard the boat have to the conservation of the animals involved? Read our next installment of Making Waves to learn more.
False Killer Whales: Reflecting on Their Past and Planning for Their Future
Imagine that you’re out enjoying the waters of Maui Nui. From the bow of the boat, you spy a dark shape in the distance. As you draw closer, the impressive black sea creature comes into clear view, eliciting a shiver of adrenalin and awe. You have, in fact, observed something exciting and rare. False killer … Continued
Pacific Whale Foundation Makes a Splash at the World Marine Mammal Conference
Thanks to our wonderful members, donors, and PacWhale Eco-Adventures passengers, our researchers had the opportunity to travel to Barcelona, Spain in December 2019 to attend the World Marine Mammal Conference. This conference was truly one-of-a-kind because it represented a combined meeting for the Society for Marine Mammalogy and the European Cetacean Society. Nearly 2,700 of the world’s experts in … Continued
Celebrate World Oceans Day 2020 with Pacific Whale Foundation
First established in 1992, World Oceans Day is a global day of recognition meant to strengthen the voice of the ocean and coastal constituencies worldwide. It takes place each year on June 8 and the theme for 2020 is Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean. This year, you can join Pacific Whale Foundation in being a voice for the ocean on World Oceans Day in … Continued
Last Day to Bid!
If you haven’t checked out our Giving Tuesday Now Mini Online Auction yet, don’t wait any longer! Today is your last day to bid on unique options and help support the continuation of our mission to protect the ocean and inspire environmental stewardship. Here are just a few of the items you can find for … Continued