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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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Meet the dedicated board of directors and leadership team guiding our ocean conservation efforts.
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Read our blog for news and updates about ocean conservation.
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Pacific Whale Foundation in the news.
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Want to have fun while making a difference? Come join us!
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We annually publish detailed financial information regarding the nonprofit in 990 tax forms and annual reports.
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Adopt a Beach
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Marine Animals
Learn about the animals of the ocean, several of which we study to develop threat mitigation strategies, while advocating and working toward general ocean health for all marine wildlife
Whales
Dive into the fascinating world of whales: learn about their behavior, habitats and ongoing conservation efforts.
Humpback Whale
Blue Whale
Dolphins
Discover the intelligent, playful world of dolphins: explore their behavior, communication skills and ongoing conservation efforts.
Spinner Dolphin
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Pantropical-Spotted Dolphin
NMFS/MMPA Permit #21321
NMFS/MMPA Permit #21321
Other Dolphin Species
Surprise! The “whales” listed below are actual members of the dolphin family. Learn more about them and how they behave.
False Killer Whale
Other Marine Animals
Get to know the diverse array of marine animals and their critical roles in our ocean ecosystem.
Check out our whale & dolphin live sighting map
Photo Credit: David Fleetham
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