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.
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.
Just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun! Join PacWhale Eco-Adventures LIVE this Friday for an Aloha Friday event to remember with our Maui party ambassador Marty Dread. On June 26 at 2:30 p.m., Dread will donate his considerable talents as he takes to the seas aboard PacWhale’s Ocean Spirit … Continued
Inā mālama ‘oe i ke kai, mālama no ke kai iā ‘oe If you care for the ocean, the ocean will care for you A shining example of sustainability and cultural preservation in action, Edwin “Ekolu” Lindsey reminds us that we all share a responsibility to walk lightly, live mindfully and get involved in our community to take care of our natural resources. As the son of local legend Ed Lindsey, Ekolu continues the legacy of bringing the … Continued
With a mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and to inspire environmental stewardship, Pacific Whale Foundation puts kuleana into practice. As a foundation, we recognize the responsibility we have to the waters and sea creatures of Hawaii. Of course, there is always room for growth and improvement. We can learn from the teachings of … Continued
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
Is PacWhale Eco-Adventures open? Our Lahaina retail store is now open in a limited capacity that allows us to enforce safety protocols and physical distancing between customers as well as staff. Our Eco-Adventures are temporarily suspended until local restrictions allow for operation. Please continue to check our website for updates. What can I do to support PacWhale Eco-Adventures? You can support … Continued
Although our PacWhale Eco-Adventures vessel operations and retail Ocean Stores have been temporarily closed due to the pandemic, we’re still hard at work! Our Research, Education, and Conservation departments have been continuing the PWF mission by analyzing data, attending virtual conferences, and creating virtual content to keep peopled engaged and educated about marine life and our work. Meanwhile our PacWhale Eco-Adventures employees are taking part in our new Kōkua Project. The … Continued
Support Pacific Whale Foundation in the continuation of our mission to protect the ocean through science and advocacy and inspire environmental stewardship by participating in our Giving Tuesday Now event, running through next Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. … Continued
March 8, 2021 PacWhale Eco-Adventures is in full swing , offering a range of ecotours, including Whalewatches, snorkel tours, dinner and cocktail tours and more. As of Oct. 15, visitors must abide by state regulations requiring proof of COVID-19 negative test results prior to arriving or be subjected to a 14-day quarantine, as per state … Continued
