Since the first commercial vessel ferried curious passengers out to sea to catch a glimpse of majestic migrating whales, the skyrocketing demand for whale-watch tours has made marine tourism a global billion-dollar industry. Concerned with potential impacts of marine tourism on cetaceans, researchers conducted studies and collected data used to develop suggested guidelines and regulations … Continued
Peak whale-watching season is currently underway in Australia! Pacific Whale Foundation was established on Maui in 1980 to protect humpback whales from extinction and our research and conservation programs began in Australia not long after – 1984. We also conduct exciting and educational whale-watching ecotours in Australia to help fund this vital work. Travel along with us as we share an update on our ecotours and Research, … Continued
Although whale season won’t resume in Hawaiʻi until later in the year, it is just beginning in Ecuador!
Find out how you can become a community scientist with PWF and aid research and advocacy efforts!
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
