The Whaleman Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting our ocean world.
Take a once-in-a-lifetime trip with Whaleman Founder & Researcher, Jeff Pantukhoff!
There are several upcoming trips where you can choose to swim with whales or dolphins.
Proceeds from the trip go to the “Save The Whales” campaign!
Since the start of commercial whaling, over 3 million whales have been killed, and despite the 1986 global moratorium, the slaughter continues. Japan recently resumed hunting endangered fin whales, capturing the first endangered Fin Whale in over 50 years—a 19.6-meter, 55-ton male—using its new whaling vessel, the Kangei Maru. This year, Japan plans to kill up to 59 fin whales along with minke, Bryde’s, and sei whales, further defying conservation efforts.
Norway and Iceland also exploit regulatory loopholes to hunt thousands of whales annually, ignoring the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and its critical role in whale conservation. Combined, these actions threaten the survival of these majestic creatures and the balance of our oceans. Over 25,000 dolphins, whales, and porpoises are killed each year for profit—it’s time to stop this senseless destruction.
Join us in saving these gentle giants before it’s too late.
There are many ways you can take action to help save our whales, dolphins, and oceans. Click an option below to learn more!
Write the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Japan demanding action.
Do not participate in any captive swim-with dolphin programs. Do not support or visit any marine park, zoo, or amusement park that has captive dolphins and whales.
The water we waste or save is essential to the survival of dolphins and whales.
Electricity produced by hydropower uses the water salmon need to spawn. Without the salmon, the southern resident orca whales will become extinct.
Most of the toxics we use on our lawns and in our homes run off into rivers and the marine environment where salmon and orcas feed.
Discover the incredible story of the gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon, as featured on Fox 11 News Los Angeles. This is the only place in the world where gray whales actively seek out human touch, creating awe-inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime encounters. The lagoon, a vital sanctuary for these majestic creatures, was nearly destroyed by a proposed desalination plant. Thanks to the Whaleman Foundation’s tireless efforts, this critical habitat was saved. Join founder Jeff Pantukhoff on an eco-tour celebrating 25 years of protecting San Ignacio Lagoon and 30 years of marine conservation. Experience the magic of connecting with these friendly giants while supporting our mission to safeguard their future.
Wonderful photographic opportunities of wild dolphins in the clear turquoise shallows of the Bahamas. The funds go to The Whaleman Foundation! This is mostly a snorkeling trip, you do not have to dive. Or bring your gear and dive once a day. It’s a wonderful time to be in the Bahamas – before hurricane season gets amped and the sea water is warm and inviting. It’s an easy and fun trip to be out there with the wild dolphins. You just need a skin suit or wetsuit top, mask-fins -and a good snorkel. Once you get in water with the dolphins, then love to play! Rough itinerary: 2-3 days on the White Sand Ridge (North of Grand Bahama) and the rest of the time in Bimini – plus 1 dive per day at slack tide to help break up the day looking for both Atlantic Spotted and Bottlenose dolphins.
Spent the week swimming with & observing humpback whales courting and momma whales nurturing their calves. What an honor to witness nature like this w/ Conscious Breath Adventures and the The Whaleman Foundation. It’s a golden rule here to not approach, and instead let the curious ones come to you. This playful calf was a couple months old and loved the camera. It loved her back. The way she is rolling her body and showing us her ventral pleats (those long lines) is a show of trust because that’s perhaps the softest/weakest part of her body.
We all have moments in life that replay over and over in our dreams. This is one of mine. 💕🐳
For as long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated with marine mammals. Especially cetaceans! Every time I see them in the wild my heart starts to pound and my worries drift away. But this up-close and personal encounter with a friendly gray whale in the protected waters of San Ignacio Lagoon was different than the others. Something magical happened that I struggle to put into words. So inspired and full of love. Thank you to Jeff Pantukhoff and The Whaleman Foundation for this experience of a lifetime. Counting down the days until we head back in March!
Blessed to go on a magical adventure to Laguna San Ignacio in Baja with Jeff Pantukhoff Founder of The Whaleman Foundation. These whales were so playful! Some were twice the size of our panga! Mothers and calves came right up to us for extended periods of time. I even managed some whale kisses. Never imagined that was possible in the wild! I highly recommend you make a pilgrimage here before you pass from this world. In such troubling times it will restore your faith in the miracle of life. Thanks Jeff for leading the effort to save this sanctuary for all of us and future generations! Heroic work!!
What a blessing it was to be on this amazing journey with the wild dolphins last week. I’ll be writing and posting more soon…thanks to Gene Flipse of Conscious Breath Adventures, and Jeff Pantukhoff of The Whaleman Foundation for guiding this wonderful adventure.
The most amazing experience ever with The Whaleman Foundation!
Just got back from the Mar. 18 trip – THANK-YOU JEFF!!! And everyone on your staff – definitely a “trip-of-a-lifetime”! LOVED IT!! Going back next year!!