Research &
Conservation

Since June 1st, 2015 Orca Spirit Adventures and the Pacific Salmon Foundation have worked together to take action to protect our coastal marine habitat. Orca Spirit Adventures’ guests pay a $2 conservation fee that 100% goes towards the restoration of the salmon in the Salish Sea. Since 2015, we have proudly donated over $59,000 to the Pacific Salmon Foundation.

In 2011, Orca Spirit adopted five orcas from the Southern Resident community through the Whale Museum—one for each of our Marine Naturalists. In the last two years, we adopted whales on behalf of all of our captains, and in 2018 we adopted three more in celebration of Family Day.

We proudly contribute to the Center’s research of the endangered Southern Resident killer whales and support its mission is to facilitate the recovery of this beloved population of Orcas through non-invasive scientific study, public awareness & education, and conservation action.

Orca Spirit supports Cetus marine conservation society which works to reduce disturbances to marine mammals on the BC coast and promote respect for our marine environment through on-the-water and land-based education, outreach and direct monitoring activities.

As member company, Orca Spirit supports the Pacific Whale Watch Foundation’s commitment to education and conservation while advocating responsible whale watching. Our company is 1 of 32 dedicated whale watching and ecotourism businesses committed to research, education, and responsible wildlife viewing.

Orca Spirit proudly supports World Fisheries Trust, a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to the equitable and sustainable use and conservation of aquatic biodiversity. WFT engages in scientific and social research, environmental education, policy development, and appropriate field implementation of solutions.

We proudly support The Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Program – a Vancouver Fraser Port Authority-led initiative aimed at better understanding and managing the impact of shipping activities on at-risk whales throughout the southern coast of British Columbia.

Orca Spirit proudly supports The Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) – a cross-sectoral alliance committed to driving solutions to the problem of lost and abandoned fishing gear worldwide. The GGGI aims to improve the health of marine ecosystems, protect marine animals, and safeguard human health and livelihoods.