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___________OUR RESEARCH PROJECTS IN ECUADOR

WHALE'S PROJECT | PUERTO LOPEZ | ECUADOR

DOLPHIN'S PROJECT | MANABI | SANTA ELENA | ECUADOR

PALO SANTO TRAVEL BEACH, ISLANDS AND COASTAL EXPEDITION | LOOKING FOR WHALES AND DOLPHINS | PUERTO LOPEZ | PUERTO CAYO |MONTAÑITA |AYANGUE | AYAMPE

BEACH, ISLANDS AND COASTAL EXPEDITION | LOOKING FOR WHALES AND DOLPHINS | PUERTO LOPEZ | PUERTO CAYO |MONTAÑITA |AYANGUE | AYAMPE

YOU IMAGINE!!! We go very close to the coast by boat, at low speed, looking for and discovering marine animals between whales and dolphins for hours. If you like nature, love the ocean, try to do something for a change, you want to help to know more about it. Coastal Expeditions is a dedicated group of biologists who use boats to research whales and dolphins. Travel with researchers, 100 km, for 4 to 6 hours close to the Ecuadorian coast. Discover the coastal towns, islands, and islets through various protected areas, discover marine animals, and help us search for the threatened population of coastal bottlenose dolphins. This trip is private for you and your family or friends. The cost is per boat. Includes a delicious lunch. There is a 70% chance that we will encounter whales, sea lions, whale sharks, and even dolphins. But we offer you that the wonderful coastal scenery will be exciting.  We only do this research five days each month. Take advantage and book your best date. This tour is for you...   OTHER TOURS: Trekking in Isla de la Plata (Tour Isla de la Plata) Researcher for one day  Volunteer with whales for one week Playa Los Frailes (morning) + Whale Watching Tour (afternoon) from June to October Whale Watching Tour + Snorkel in Isla Salango from June to October Coastal Tour in Isla Salango

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PALO SANTO TRAVEL WHALE WATCHING | VIP TOUR | ISLA DE LA PLATA | PUERTO LÓPEZ ECUADOR

WHALE WATCHING | VIP TOUR | ISLA DE LA PLATA | PUERTO LÓPEZ ECUADOR

FULL DAY HUMPBACK WHALE SAFARI IN ISLA DE LA PLATA - 100% GUARANTEED From June to October, humpback whales travel more than 7,000 km from Antarctica to the warm waters of Machalilla National Park in Ecuador. Our unique tour takes you to Isla de la Plata, where you'll have additional time to enjoy with biologists and support their research programs, observing these impressive animals in their natural breeding grounds. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a refreshing swim at Isla de la Plata for snorkeling and observing sea turtles. During snorkeling, it's possible to hear whale songs. Includes a box lunch with sandwich, fruit, cake, and beverages. THE VIP WHALE WATCHING DIFFERENCE Our tour departs from Puerto López with a group of 16 passengers heading to Isla de la Plata. During both the outbound and return journeys, we'll stop to observe whales displaying different behaviors - from breaching to tail slapping, and at Isla de la Plata, we'll occasionally hear their songs.   What makes this tour special: While some tourists disembark for trekking on Isla de la Plata, you remain on our boat with VIP seats on the upper deck (weather and sea conditions permitting) for additional whale watching time and searching for other cetaceans. This means more opportunities to take excellent photos and observe whales up close with fewer people on board. The whale researchers provide clear explanations about whale behavior and help you understand what you're seeing during this safari. They'll share insights about these giants that most visitors never get to learn.   OTHER TOURS: Trekking in Isla de la Plata (Tour Isla de la Plata) Playa Los Frailes (morning) + Whale Watching Tour (afternoon) Whale Watching Tour + Snorkel in Isla Salango Coastal Tour in Isla Salango

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PALO SANTO TRAVEL VOLUNTEER WITH WHALES | ECUADOR

VOLUNTEER WITH WHALES | ECUADOR

HUMPBACK WHALE RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS IN MACHALILLA NATIONAL PARK – ECUADOR The project Ballenas Jorobadas – Ecuador (Humpback Whales - Ecuador) is conducting a study on the demography of humpback whales and other cetaceans in the Machalilla National Park since 1997. Between June and October, the marine area of the Machalilla National Park forms a breeding area for humpback whales that migrate from the Antarctic to Ecuador. These whales are part of the humpback whale population of the Pacific southeast that feeds in the Antarctic and migrates around 7.000 km for mating and gives birth to their calf in Ecuador. The humpback whale population of the Southern Hemisphere that reproduces in Ecuadorian waters is estimated between 6.000 whales. Also, in this area, 15 cetacean species were identified during the last years, representing one of the highest known species diversities in South America.   The research has been carried out in whale watching boats used as a research platform. The Pacific Whale Foundation has a catalog of more than 2,000 whales identified through marks or pigmentation of their tail, which are similar to a human fingerprint. Interns will actively contribute to this research effort, and will also collect data.   These internships are available for durations ranging from 1 to 4 weeks, from June to October.  Volunteers will be introduced to and participate in the research techniques involving boat-based photo identification, behavioral studies, and acoustics. No previous experience is required. There are approximately four whale-watching boats that will be used by the volunteers to go out at sea and study the whales every day.  VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN ECUADOR Learn About Us Learn About Puerto Lopez Researcher for One Day (Tour for Biologists, Photographers, Naturalists, and Families. Full-Day with whales) Volunteer with whales (7 Days or More)

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____________DO YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?

 

Here you can find scientific documents published on research in Ecuador and other parts of the world with the help of the PWF

 

https://www.pacificwhale.org/research/publications/

____________ OUR WHALE | DOLPHIN | OFFICE

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Contamos con un centro de investigación e interpretación ambiental en Puerto López, Ecuador. Con una colección amplia de esqueletos de mamíferos marinos varados en la zona. Además tenemos implementos como computadoras, microscopios, congelador y otros equipos de investigación que nos ayudará  a entender y analizar los datos de ballenas, delfines y otros mamíferos marinos en el Ecuador Continental. 

____________DO YOU CAN HELP?

 

Pacific Whale Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting our oceans and marine wildlife through research, education, and conservation. Now more than ever, the world’s whales, dolphins, sea turtles, coral reefs, and other marine organisms need your help to thrive in their natural ocean habitat. There are many ways to get involved and make a difference.

 

DONATIONS HERE

 

If you have the equipment, materials that you don't use, contact us: cristinacastro@pacificwhale.org