How To Help
How You Can Help Protect Whales
You can play a vital role in protecting whales along the San Francisco coastline and the entire U.S. West Coast. Whether you are observing from shore, enjoying a boat trip, participating in organized outings, or exploring the ocean on your own, your sightings matter. By using our mobile apps to record what you see, you help scientists and resource managers reduce ship strikes and better protect these remarkable animals.
Your participation strengthens conservation efforts and helps ensure safer waters for whales now and for generations to come.
Support Whale Conservation
Your support makes a difference. Consider making a donation to help expand monitoring programs, improve data collection, and protect whales from ship strikes and other threats.
Take action today—download an app, report your sightings, and help keep whales safe along our coast.
Download and Use Our Whale Monitoring Apps
Whale Alert 2.0 (Apple Devices)
Whale Alert (Android Devices)
Spotter Pro (For Trained Naturalists)
For more information, contact: whalealert@pointblue.org
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Learn More and Get Involved
Visit Whale Alert – West Coast to explore additional resources, including:
A downloadable whale species brochure to help you identify local species
An interactive online map showing recent whale sightings
Opportunities to learn more about regional conservation efforts
- Click here to donate to Whale Alert
