Protecting What We Love: Our Commitment to Ocean Conservation

From removing trash at sea to hosting beach cleanups onshore,
we're dedicated to keeping San Diego's coastline and ocean wildlife thriving.

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15+ Years
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Year-Round Tours

Daily Departures
from Mission Bay

Sustainability Starts Onboard

Every whale watching tour is an opportunity to protect the ocean we explore together.

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Compostable Cups & Paper Straws

All beverages served in biodegradable materials that won't harm marine life

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Plastic-Free Bottles & Recycling Stations

Reusable bottles are encouraged, and recycling stations are throughout the vessel

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Eco-Friendly Cleaners

Non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products protect ocean water quality

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Fuel Offset

We offset 32,000 gallons of fuel in 2025 through our partnership with Offset Alliance.

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Removing Ocean Trash

Our crew actively collects debris during tours, including dangerous balloons and plastic

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Local & Sustainable Vendors

Our partners share our commitment to conservation & Sustainability

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Working Together for a Cleaner, Healthier Coastline

Our Future

Partnering to educate kids about ocean health, sustainability, and climate action through hands-on learning experiences.

I Love a Clean San Diego
Through this partnership, we host public cleanups and have adopted local beaches to reduce plastic pollution.
 
SD Climate Week 2025

Proud event organizer during the inaugural year, supporting San Diego's citywide climate action efforts.

Beach Clean-ups > Adopted Beaches > Real Impact.

Throughout the year, San Diego Whale Watch hosts beach cleanups in partnership with local organizations and we invite our community to join us in removing trash before it reaches the ocean. In 2024, we proudly adopted Fiesta Island through I Love a Clean San Diego’s Adopt-a-Beach program by hosting multiple cleanups, and in 2025 we expanded those efforts to Ocean Beach. Looking ahead through 2026, our goal is to adopt Mission Beach and continue growing our impact. We’re committed to making a measurable difference and we’re incredibly grateful for the volunteers who show up and make it possible.

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Join Our Next Beach Cleanup

Can't make it? Follow us @sdwhalewatch for future event updates.

Education for the Next Generation

Our naturalists volunteer through Our Future and local schools to inspire young ocean advocates. Through interactive programs, students learn about marine ecosystems, conservation challenges, and how they can make a difference.

Together, We Make Waves for Change.

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