ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023
Mahalo Nui! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our supporters who stood by us during the challenging times of the Maui wildfires. Your support has been instrumental in helping both our organization and our community to begin the recovery process.
2023 Field Season
Highlights
Hawaii
Alaska
Field Research Days
52
Song Recordings
21
Whale Encounters
650+
29
IDs
436
26
Unique IDs
412
24
Within Season Matches
23
2
Same-day Matches
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Hormone Samples
3
8
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Research PUBLICATIONS Published three scientific papers documenting: a new breeding behavior involving males blowing bubbles toward a receptive female (see photo below; Jones, Nicklin, & Darling, 2022) a potential new breeding area in the Pacific (Pitman & Darling, 2022) the most recent results from our final wave glider expedition aimed at recording whale songs in the deep ocean between Hawaii and Mexico (Darling & Goodwin, 2023). TRACKING SONGS ACROSS THE PACIFIC RIM Received three-years of seed funding from The John Lazarich Foundation to further explore the structure and function of humpback whale song across the Pacific Rim. This collaborative study led by Whale Trust involves 12 researchers from eight countries.
BREEDING BEHAVIOR Launched the third phase of our hormone project, in collaboration with University of California, Santa Cruz and NOAA’s Southwest Fisheries Science laboratory, to better understand the role that female reproductive hormones play in male-female interactions during the breeding season. SATELLITE TAGS USED TO DOCUMENT MOVEMENTS IN BREEDING GROUNDS In 2023, we piloted a new study using satellite tags to track movements of humpback whales off Maui. RESEARCH PHOTOGRAPHY Documented additional evidence of the breeding behavior outlined in the Jones, Nicklin, & Darling 2022 publication (see photo below).
Event Summary 858 Attendees
14 Presentations
11 Organizations Marine Science Center
13 Benefit Whale Watches 65 Volunteers
12 Artists & Businesses Community Expo
3 Special Events
Outreach
17th Annual Whale Tales
MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION Engaged University of Hawaii Maui College students in a 16-week course and hands-on training related to marine mammals. MAUI OCEAN CENTER OUTREACH Hosted seven outreach events, including special events on Earth Day and World Ocean Day. KOHOLĀ BREWERY SCIENCE NIGHTS Hosted five science nights in partnership with Koholā Brewery as part of both our Breaches & Brews Series and and new Mauka to Makai Summer Series.
S A V E 18th Annual Whale Tales February 16-18, 2024 at The RitzTHE D A T E Carlton Maui, Kapalua and online!
Whale Tales Financial Summary 2022
2023
Total Revenue $ 253,988 Reserve Fund Release $ 9,708 Total Expenses $ 161,193
$ 230,602 9,239 $ $ 120,161
$ 364,662 11,044 $ $ 245,270
Net Revenue
$ 119,680
$ 130,436
2021
$ 102,503
Net Revenue Allocation Whale Trust $90,997 | 2024 Reserve Fund $11,939 Beneficiary Grants $27,500
Whale Trust Financial Report FY 2022-2023 Measuring Efficiency and Optimizing impact Similar to last year, 80 cents for every dollar raised by Whale Trust in 2022-2023 was used to support our research and education programs. Individual Contributions Foundations Fundraising Income Earned Income (Books, merchandise, interest)
REVENUE $677,000
EXPENDITURES
Programs Fundraising Management
$624,363
The financials represented here reflect our year-end statement of activity and are currently being audited.
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Flip Nicklin & Ralph Pace/Minden Pictures; NMFS #19225