Our Impact

PWF programs positively impact marine environments and wildlife across the Pacific region.

15,687

Individual humpback whales identified, cataloged and monitored

3,000

 Individual dolphins and false killer whales in our photo-ID catalogs

314

 Peer-reviewed scientific publications, reports, conference presentations and books

91

Conservation organizations around the world collaborating with PWF

More than

10,000

 Children annually who grow their understanding and love of the ocean through our education programs

83,952

Items of debris removed from Maui beaches and waters since 2013

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Our Impact
Around the GLOBE

RESEARCH
EDUCATION
CONSERVATION
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5 Major Threats TO MARINE ANIMALS

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Vessel collisions with marine animals

Vessel collisions annually kill or injure tens of thousands of marine mammals. We’re working to change that.

Unsustainable
Tourism

We practice and promote policies that minimize the impact of ocean tourism on marine life.

Marine Plastic
Pollution

Our Conservation programs include single-use plastic reduction, beach cleanups and legislation advocacy.

Bycatch

We study and provide science-based solutions to incidental catch and entanglement of whales and dolphins.

Climate Change

We analyze impacts of rising sea-surface temperatures to better inform ocean conservation management.
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Documentaries

PWF-generated documentaries tell the story of work to protect the ocean.

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Ocean Guardians (2022)

This 20-minute PWF film created by Selket Kaufman documents the journey of humpback whales as they migrate between Alaska and Hawai‘i and the efforts of the Pacific Whale Foundation to save them from extinction.

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A Voice for Whales (2020)

Created by PWF Documentary Filmmaker Selket Kaufman, A Voice for Whales is a visual homage to PWF Founder Greg Kaufman and his efforts to protect whales and other marine mammals through science and advocacy.