For fifty years, the Center for Whale Research has followed every southern resident killer whale, creating one of the world's longest-running studies of any wild mammal population. This extraordinary commitment has transformed our understanding of these remarkable animals and provided the scientific foundation for their conservation.

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Today, the challenges facing southern resident killer whales are greater than ever. Climate change, declining Chinook salmon populations, habitat degradation and increasing human pressures demand new scientific approaches and bold conservation action. The next fifty years will require more than continued monitoring. To protect southern resident killer whales for future generations, we need bold new innovation, discovery and action.

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We're raising $1 million during our anniversary year to support the work needed to protect and recover Southern Resident killer whales for generations to come.​​​​​