Pacific Whale Foundation – Blog
Protecting the ocean through science and advocacy and inspiring environmental stewardship.
World Oceans Day is an annual celebration of the ocean, its importance to our lives, and how each of us can protect it, no matter where we live. Held on June 08, this year’s theme was ‘Together We Can’, encouraging people from around the world to share what they are doing to protect the ocean,…
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Coral reefs around the world are in danger. Local and global stressors such as climate change, ocean acidification and land pollution are causing our reefs to disappear at an alarming rate. These living structures support one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet and are home to thousands of species; from anemones, to fish,…
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“So what brought you out here? And … how? How did you do it?” We get this question a lot. Many folks are fascinated by the steps it takes to become a Pacific Whale Foundation certified Marine Naturalist. Our naturalists are college grads from all over the country – Minnesota, Kansas, California, Idaho, Florida, you name…
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Whalewatching continues to grow globally with new markets emerging. Guatemala is the latest country seeking to develop whale watch operations off its Pacific coast focusing on the annual migration of humpback whales that migrate through their waters December through June. The humpbacks are thought to be en route to/from their breeding and calving grounds off…
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While the individuals who comprise the term “ocean activists” all work towards a common goal, the reality is, “ocean activists” come in a variety of shapes and forms, and all are armed with unique talents. Some, for example, may use their gift of oratory to lobby on Capitol Hill or inspire others to take action…
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Plastics are everywhere – from cell phones to soda bottles, to trash on the beach and in our oceans. Yet while our lives are dominated by plastic, plastics and their environmental impacts are still largely misunderstood by many people. Plastics are created when individual carbon molecules are chemically bonded together. These carbon molecules are typically extracted from oil,…
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