: Many nonprofits allow donors to "adopt" a specific individual whale. These programs often provide a certificate, a photo, and updates on that whale's sightings and calves.
: 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. whale fundraisers
: Participants "migrate" a certain number of miles—matching the distance of a Gray Whale migration, for instance—while collecting sponsorships from friends and family. : Many nonprofits allow donors to "adopt" a
: Operating research vessels, tagging whales to track migration, and gathering DNA samples. : Responsible tourism operators often host special cruises
: Maintaining the equipment and training needed for rapid-response teams during mass strandings or entanglement emergencies.
: Responsible tourism operators often host special cruises where a portion of the ticket price goes directly to marine research.