Whales
Whales play a vital role in maintaining a healthy and resilient ocean but are vulnerable to human impacts. Our vision is safer, more plentiful waters for whales.

1 in 4
Cetacean species is classified as "at risk" of extinction
20,000
Whales are struck annually by ships (estimated)
7,000
North Pacific humpback whales died between 2013-2021, resulting in a 20% population decline
74
The number of Southern Resident Killer Whales remaining

Sentinels of the Sea
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Threats to Whales

Adopt a Killer Whale!
Since 1992, The Ocean Wise Killer Whale Adoption Program has supported conservation-oriented research on wild killer whales. Your symbolic adoption will support efforts that safeguard these iconic ocean ambassadors.
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Government of Canada

DP World

Quiet Sound

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Prince Rupert Port Authority

Victoria Foundation

Tides Foundation

Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada

British Ecological Society

Prince of Whales & North Island Kayak

Western Washington University
