Pacific Whale Foundation Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsHawaii, United States51-200 Employees
Pacific Whale Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1980 with a mission to protect oceans through science and advocacy. It conducts ongoing, non-invasive research on whales and other marine life, and publishes findings in scientific outlets as well as public-facing materials. The group operates internationally, with studies in Hawaii, Australia, Ecuador, and Chile, and has a history of educating the public about whales and ocean conservation. Based in Wailuku, Hawaii, the organization collaborates with researchers, conservationists, policymakers and local communities to inform conservation decisions. As a mid-sized nonprofit, its work spans field research, data analysis, and outreach to broaden understanding of marine life and threats to their habitats. A notable 2026 development is a collaboration with the Okinawa Churashima Foundation and other partners that used high-resolution drone photogrammetry to track 68 whales, roughly half of the remaining population.