Researching & Protecting Whales
We are devoted to protecting all whales & the environments essential to their survival
Over the past two decades, we have worked to learn all that we can about the lives and needs of whales through dedicated research projects, coast-wide initiatives, and long-term partnerships.
The more we understand about whales, the better we can advocate for positive measures of protection that are rooted in science. Here we unite research, conservation efforts, and public education.
Research
From hydrophones and drone technology to coastal marine and land based surveys, BC Whales conducts comprehensive research and studies the nutritional, acoustic, and social needs of whales. We are grateful for the support of our research partners.
Connect
Our work began over two decades ago with two people, a boat, and the philosophy of immersing to learn. We live among whales in remote regions of the BC coast to understand their unique needs, behaviours, and acoustic traditions.
Protect
Join us in our mission to preserve the natural habitats of our ocean’s most magnificent creatures. Together, we hope to build a future where whales thrive in a healthy and balanced marine environment, ensuring their presence in BC waters for generations to come.
BC Whales Research Projects
BC Whales conducts research using non-invasive approaches including acoustic monitoring, drones, land-based and coastal marine surveys. Our research spans the entire BC coast from the Great Bear Rainforest to the Salish Sea.
Great Bear Rainforest
Alert Bay
Southern Gulf Islands
News & Publications
Collecting baleen whale blow samples by drone: A minimally intrusive tool for conservation genetics
Collecting exhaled breath condensate, or respiratory ‘blow’ samples, from baleen whales using an unoccupied aerial system (UAS) plays a vital role in informing conservation efforts.
Collecting baleen whale blow samples by drone: A minimally intrusive tool for conservation genetics
Collecting exhaled breath condensate, or respiratory ‘blow’ samples, from baleen whales using an unoccupied aerial system (UAS) plays a vital role in informing conservation efforts.
Collecting baleen whale blow samples by drone: A minimally intrusive tool for conservation genetics
Collecting exhaled breath condensate, or respiratory ‘blow’ samples, from baleen whales using an unoccupied aerial system (UAS) plays a vital role in informing conservation efforts.
We’re in the News
Our research is featured by many international reputable sources.