Hawaii, Oahu, Polluted Beach We all contribute to the plastic waste problem, so we should all contribute to the solution. While recycling is a good thing to do, to truly tackle this problem we must reduce the amount of plastic...
Read More In February 2018 twelve Pacific Whale Foundation volunteers participated in a public access to one of Hawaii's most sacred islands - Kaho'olawe. Kaho'olawe is believed to be the kino lau or manifestation of Kanaloa a sacred ground for the people...
Read More Plastic straws are one of the top 10 marine debris items collected during beach clean-ups worldwide. They are polluting the oceans and injuring, even killing, marine wildlife. Many plastic products we use only once, and then throw away. These single-use plastics...
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The 6th International Marine Debris Conference, held in March 2018, was co-hosted by the NOAA Marine Debris Program and the United Nations Environment Programme. Over 700 participants representing more than 50 countries all came together for five days, for one...
Read More The ocean may seem like an endless resource; vast, mysterious and without limit. Throughout history, the ocean has provided humankind with massive amounts of fish and other marine creatures to consume, yet the health and biodiversity of our oceans are...
Read More Pacific Whale Foundation received an outreach and education grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Marine Debris Program in the summer of 2016. As a recipient of this grant, it’s our goal to: Educate the public about marine...
Read More Reef Safe SunscreenSpray Sunscreen The chance to explore the warm, bright blue waters and vibrant coral reefs of Maui is one of the biggest draws for visitors to our island paradise. It's nothing short of magical to watch colorful reef...
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Anyone who has seen a humpback whale and witnessed one of these animals in the wild is likely to enthusiastically share their experience. Many embark on their first whalewatch with high hopes and come back with a new appreciation for...
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The PWF research team recently had a great encounter with a pod of bottlenose dolphins that were hunting fish. Back in the office, we used the bottlenose dolphin photo-identification catalog to reveal some interesting information about the group. As it...
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When we go on whalewatches, we are entering the world of humpback whales to encounter them in their natural environment. Passengers and crew are often astounded by the diverse behaviors and characteristics of these animals, but occasionally we are also...
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