California Coastal Cetaceans
What We Do
Research
Focusing on endangered and exotic species in the waters of San Diego, California, through photo-ID, behavioral assessment, and drone images.
Raising Awareness
Sharing our findings and day-to-day operations through social media, blog posts, and appearances on podcasts. Educating local whale watching community to share updated information on trips.
Building A Community
Data collaboration with multiple cetacean research organizations, as well as contributions to catalogs to increase scientific knowledge of endangered marine mammals.
Who are we?
California Coastal Cetaceans is a research program focused on endangered and unusual whale and dolphin species that can be found in the waters around San Diego, California. Through photo identification, behavioral assessment, and drone images, we hope to fill in the life history of our local cetaceans.
We want to provide a more comprehensive understanding about the different marine mammals that can be found along the coast of California. By collecting data from harder-to-access offshore areas, where these animals are more often found, we hope to impact future policies and laws focused on ensuring the long-term conservation of these endangered species.
