OUR MISSION

Our mission is to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and inspire environmental stewardship. We conduct Research, Education and Conservation programs in the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the people’s environmental organization for the global protection of whales, dolphins and other marine animals living wild in their natural habitat.
A humpback whale is jumping out of the water in front of a boat.

Empowered Social Enterprise

Our social enterprise, PacWhale Eco-Adventures, funds PWF programs via ecotours and retail goods.

Meet the Team

A passionate board of directors and leadership team guide PWF’s vital ocean conservation efforts.
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PIONEERING OCEAN CONSERVATION

PWF Founder Greg Kaufman established the nonprofit in 1980 to save whales from extinction.

GREG’S LEGACY

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Blog

Stay informed on ocean conservation, upcoming events and program updates from the PWF team.

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Press room

Read about PWF in the news and view our media contact information.

Financials

View PWF’s detailed financial information in our 990 forms and annual reports.

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Careers

Want to have fun while making a difference? Join the team!

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

We support inclusion and equality in all our endeavors while expecting the same from our Members, partners and allies.
We stand in solidarity against racism, discrimination and prejudice of any kind, and we are deeply committed to implementing and advancing policies, processes and practices that align with our values of diversity and transparency.