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Even though the famous humpback whale Migaloo is all-white, he can still produce a rainbow of vibrant colors! Migaloo graces the cover of our next Beyond the Breach newsletter — coming soon! — so we thought we would share a little background on this unique whale. Pacific Whale Foundation was among the first to research Migaloo, starting soon after he was spotted off the East Coast of Australia in 1991 during a whale watch. Local aboriginal elders in Hervey Bay called him ‘white fella,’ which was loosely translated to Migaloo. He does not have albinism, as evidenced by his brown eyes instead of pink, and should instead be referred to as “hypo-pigmented,” describing a generic loss of skin color. He is estimated to be turning 30 years old this year and looking healthy and ready for winter mating season!
You can symbolically adopt the white whale Migaloo today as a way to support the ongoing research at Pacific Whale Foundation. |
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Read about our blogger's experience on Pacific Whale Foundation’s Sunset and Celestial Cruise! This trip offers you the opportunity to connect with the night sky of Maui and better understand the role of the celestial bodies in our lives and in Hawaiian culture. Read HERE.
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INTRIGUED? HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXPERIENCE THIS CRUISE FOR FREE!?
On Saturday, Aug. 10, current members are cordially invited to join us for a complimentary PacWhale Eco-Adventures Sunset and Celestial Cruise at 6:30pm out of Ma‘alaea Harbor. To reserve your ticket, please RSVP by Thursday, Aug. 8 directly to membershipdept@pacificwhale.org or call (808) 856-8320 ASAP. Space is available on a first come first serve basis. Additional non-member guest tickets available for purchase. We hope you can join us! Mahalo to our committed PWF members that help to sustain our programs and expand our impact.
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With your help, our RETHINK campaign will offer free classroom programs and curricula, host community events across the globe, remove and document marine debris alongside thousands of citizen-scientists, expand our free beach cleanup kit distribution, and create a large-scale work of public art that engages .5 million individuals in a critical conversation about the devastating impacts that single-use plastics have on our marine environment.
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Contribute today and we will send you a Pacific Whale Foundation RETHINK kit! For a $50 minimum donation, you'll receive this reusable spork (spoon + fork), straw, straw protector and reusable grocery bag that easily becomes a compact pouch! Click "YES" below to retrieve your RETHINK kit!
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Encounter dolphins in their natural habitat
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100% cotton 'honu pineapple' youth
short sleeve t-shirt
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No need for plastic ziplocks with these stylish snack bags
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As a social enterprise, proceeds generated through the PacWhale Ocean Store in Ma‘alaea, Lahaina and online directly fund the nonprofit work of Pacific Whale Foundation. Retail items are carefully selected with criteria addressing origin, packaging and composition, per our Green Matrix guidelines. By promoting conscious consumerism and offering opportunities to empower philanthropy and social good, our retail products highlight the importance of environmental stewardship. Visit today!
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