Pacific Whale Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 to save whales from extinction. Our mission is to protect our oceans through science and advocacy. We are an international organization, with ongoing research studies in Hawaii, Australia, and Ecuador, and are active participants in global efforts to address threats to whales and other marine life. 

A pioneer in non-invasive whale research, Pacific Whale Foundation was an early leader in educating the public, from a scientific perspective, about whales and the need for ocean conservation.

Now celebrating 35 years as a nonprofit organization, Pacific Whale Foundation conducts humpback whale research in Hawaii, Ecuador and Australia as well as studies of odontocetes (dolphins and toothed whales) in Hawaii. Our work has been published in scientific, peer-reviewed journals, as well as in books, reports and informational materials for the public. Pacific Whale Foundation also support studies of blue whales in Chile.

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Tim Trenholme

Cristina Castro

Jens Currie

Josh Heimowitz

Nadia Campbell

Nakaielua Ribao

Ryan Randazzo

Steve Mullins

Dayna Garland

Susan Frett

The Leadership Team at Pacific Whale Foundation is responsible for guiding the organization’s strategic direction and operational effectiveness. Comprising key executives, including the Chief Development Officer, Chief Scientist, and Chief Operating Officer, the team collaborates to advance the foundation's mission of ocean conservation through innovative research, effective fundraising, and impactful advocacy initiatives. Together, they ensure the integrity of scientific studies while fostering public engagement and support for marine life protection.

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