Whale Fundraisers -

: Operating research vessels, tagging whales to track migration, and gathering DNA samples.

: Responsible tourism operators often host special cruises where a portion of the ticket price goes directly to marine research. whale fundraisers

: Through a process often called the "whale pump," whales circulate nutrients that stimulate the growth of phytoplankton, which captures roughly 40% of all CO2 produced globally. : Operating research vessels, tagging whales to track

: Funding allows for the development and deployment of acoustic monitoring systems that alert vessels to the presence of whales in busy shipping lanes. : Operating research vessels