Staff
Nakaielua Ribao
Culture and Equity Director
- What We Do
- ResearchWe conduct long-term monitoring to identify trends and assess major threats to cetaceans around the world and develop science-based solutions
- EducationWe offer a variety of innovative educational programs and activities to inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.
- ConservationWe develop science-based solutions to major stressors impacting our ocean ecosystem and work together with our supporters and our community to enact programs and policies to protect the ocean and marine life.
- Maui Community Outreach & Relief ProgramsWe work within our home island of Maui to strengthen collaboration efforts to preserve fragile ecosystems with community-based engagement.
Mālama Pono programs for visitors and community members
- Why We Do It
- Vessel CollisionsVessel collisions annually kill or injure tens of thousands of marine mammals
- Unsustainable TourismWe practice and promote sustainable ocean tourism to protect marine wildlife.
- Marine Plastic PollutionWe collect and analyze data about marine debris to influence legislation and educate the public.
- BycatchWe research the impact of fisheries interactions (bycatch) on marine mammals.
- Climate ChangeWe study the effects of climate change, such as rising sea-surface temperatures, on marine mammals.
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- Who We Are
- PacWhale Eco-AdventuresWholly owned by Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF), social enterprise PacWhale Eco-Adventures supports our programs through ecotour and retail revenue.
- Our TeamMeet the dedicated board of directors and leadership team guiding our ocean conservation efforts.
- BlogRead our blog for news and updates about ocean conservation.
- CareersWant to have fun while making a difference? Come join us!
- FinancialsWe annually publish detailed financial information regarding the nonprofit in 990 tax forms and annual reports.
- Press RoomPacific Whale Foundation in the news.
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- How You Can Help
- GiveA donation to PWF helps fund vital programs working to combat the 5 Major Threats and protect marine environments and wildlife for future generations.
- VolunteerOur community science programs and events offer a great way to get involved and contribute to PWF’s ocean conservation efforts.
- EngageWhether you live near, are visiting one of our research locations or from a land far, far away, there are several ways to stay engaged and informed.
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