Whale Guardians

03/12/2026

Thanks to the invaluable work of the biologists who collaborate with Whale Guardians, a significant amount of data is being collected at this moment in Antofagasta Bay, Chile. A team led by Ana María García Cegarra, a cetacean conservationists and assistant professor at the University of Antofagasta, are doing field research on a weekly basis since the start of January, continuing through all of February and early March. Though coming to a close, it has been a very active Fin Whale season.

Antofagasta and the northern coast of Chile harbor an important habitat for multiple resident and migratory species of great whales like Fin Whales, along with Humpback Whales, the occasional Blue Whale, and even Eastern South Pacific Southern Right Whales, which are critically endangered and face severe risk of collisions with vessels that are heading into or out of the port of Antofagasta.

Video taken by Luis Aguilar, member of Cetalab Chile.

03/12/2026

Thanks to the invaluable work of the biologists who collaborate with Whale Guardians, a significant amount of data is being collected at this moment in Antofagasta Bay, Chile. A team led by Ana María García Cegarra, a cetacean conservationists and assistant professor at the University of Antofagasta, are doing field research on a weekly basis since the start of January, contining through all of February and early March. Though coming to a close, it has been a very active Fin Whale season.

Antofagasta and the northern coast of Chile harbor an important habitat for multiple resident and migratory species of great whales like Fin Whales, along with Humpback Whales, the occasional Blue Whale, and even Eastern South Pacific Southern Right Whales, which are critically endangered and face severe risk of collisions with vessels that are heading into or out of the port of Antofagasta.

03/09/2026

Happy birthday to one of our founders and most active team members, Heather Watrous.

Hope you see many more whale flukes in the coming years.

Here she is with her son Galen, doing what they both love!

The first fluke is of a Blue Whale. The second fluke is of a Humpback Whale. Both videos were taken the same day about an hour apart.

03/08/2026

The Whale Pump in full action!

The Whale Pump is the process in which baleen whales bring valuable nutrients from the depths of the ocean and up to the surface, particularly phosphorus, nitrogen, and iron, that are vital for phytoplankton blooms, which are one of the principal food sources for multiple critical species in our oceans.

Whale f***s is considered one of the primary fertilizers for our oceans.

That is why we love seeing whale p**p! Especially from our healthy white Blue Whale in the Sea of Cortez.

Picture taken by official photographer for and

02/28/2026

The smallest whale in the world, a Dwarf S***m Whale, next to the largest whale in the world, a Blue Whale, which happens to be the biggest animal ever known to exist on planet Earth, including dinosaurs 😉.

These two pictures were taken three minutes apart.

The Sea of Cortez is truly a magical place.

02/27/2026

Our founders .fishbach and Heather Watrous doing what they love with their son Galen, documenting Blue Whales in Loreto, Baja California Sur 🇲🇽

11/01/2025

🐋 Big news from Antwerp! 🇧🇪
Michael Fishbach, Co-Director of Whale Guardians™, just wrapped up speaking at the Global Maritime Forum Summit, one of the shipping industry's most influential gatherings.
Hundreds of maritime executives. One powerful message: protecting whales and supporting global shipping can go hand in hand.
This is how we create change—by bringing conservation into the rooms where decisions are made. 🌊

09/24/2025

Whale Guardians™ stands with the global community in celebrating a historic milestone for ocean protection! The High Seas Treaty has reached 60 ratifications, triggering its entry into force in January 2026. This landmark agreement, formally known as the BBNJ Agreement, is a new era for safeguarding marine life in international waters. This is a huge win for ocean conservation and a testament to what we can achieve when we unite for the common good of our planet. The real work starts now, with the goal of protecting 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. Let's keep the momentum going!

19 September 2025. Following the deposit of ratification instruments by four new countries this week at the United Nations–Sri Lanka, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone and Morocco- the High Seas Treaty has reached the milestone of 60 state ratifications needed to trigger its entry into ...

06/26/2025

Whale Guardians™ Co-Director Michael Fishbach with Daniella Picco, Director of MSC Foundation At UNOC in Nice, France 2025.

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06/24/2025

We are excited to announce that Transpetrol has officially joined the League of Whale Guardians™. As a recognized leader in the shipping and energy transport sector, Transpetrol's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility aligns perfectly with the goals of Whale Guardians™. “By advancing eco-conscious practices across our fleet, we’re taking decisive steps to protect the environment while ensuring safe and efficient maritime operations,” says Transpetrol’s leadership.
Read more about this partnership in our recent article!
https://www.whaleguardians.org/post/transpetrol-commits-to-saving-whale-lives-the-league-of-whale-guardians

06/23/2025

A family of s***m whales take a rest together, photo by Hussain Aga Khan⁠
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