Sponsor a Whale

Habit

One-Time Donation

ID: BCX1225 Category: Whale Sponsorship

Habit is a known humpback mother and one of the whales we have seen every year since 2006. She had her first calf in 2010, and her last calf in 2014. It was in 2015 when she arrived in Gitga’at Territory that we knew something was terribly wrong. We had gone out on the boat and slowly approached her taking as many pictures as possible with a long lens as not to get too close. The wound that we saw was devastating and we knew she had been struck by a very large vessel – it was a miracle she was even alive. We were surprised she had survived that entire season, and even more so when she returned the following year and the wound had healed substantially. Though her wound has healed, she has never again been seen with another calf. Habit herself may never have another calf of her own, but she is now often see escorting younger mothers with their calves. Every time we see her we are reminded that in the presence of whales we must slow down when driving a boat.

FAQs About Whale Sponsorship

Can I sponsor a whale as a gift?

Yes you can! After you select your whale, you can change the delivery address to your giftee within the checkout page. After payment, your BC Whales Sponsor Kit will be delivered to them directly with a note from you (written in ‘Donation Notes’). Additionally, you can gift an account to your giftee as well. To do so, go to your account page and to “Donation Accounts”. From there, you will see “Account Members” and a link titled “Create an Account as a Gift”. In that link, you will be able to send your giftee their own sponsorship account to access the sponsored whale & see their acoustic data, migration data, and certificate for download/print. They will receive an email notifying them of the gift and a link to gain access to their account.

How long does my sponsorship last?

Your sponsorship does not expire. For additional giving to BC Whales, you are welcome to donate as a monthly donor or sponsor another whale.

What does my BC Whale Sponsorship go towards?

Your sponsorship directly aids BC Whales’ research initiatives, including the hydrophone network, drone projects, land-based surveys, and marine surveys. These projects are instrumental in addressing and mitigating threats faced by whales, such as entanglements, ship strikes, ocean noise, and plastic pollution. Through your support, you’re actively participating in preserving and enhancing the lives of these majestic creatures.

What does my whale sponsorship include?

With every whale sponsorship, you will receive a BC Whales Sponsor Kit, access to your own Account page and whale Sponsor Zone, plus news and updates from BC Whales.

In the BC Whales Sponsor Kit, you will receive a BC Whales sticker and magnet, information about your whale and a personalized certificate.
On your Account page, you will be able to access your sponsored whales, download tax receipts, and share an account as a gift.
In your whale Sponsor Zone, you will receive exclusive access to Humpback Acoustic Data and your whale’s migration data, gaining insight into the life and habits of your humpback whale. You will also receive a digital Whale Sponsor certificate that you can print and save as a PDF.
Finally, you will be subscribed to our e-newsletter, keeping you up-to-date on how your support impacts our work, and invitations to exclusive webinars and events where you’ll hear first-hand from our researchers and conservationists.

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