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Join the network protecting marine wildlife across the Salish Sea.
The professional-grade sightings platform used by whale watch captains, researchers, and the Coast Guard to protect marine wildlife across Washington and British Columbia.
Designed by whale watch professionals, for whale watch professionals. Every feature serves the mission of protecting marine life.
Log precise cetacean locations with GPS coordinates, group size, species identification, and observed behaviors from the water.
Shared in real-time across the PWWA network. Captains, researchers, and coast guard all see sightings as they happen.
Record protective interventions—vessel contacts, debris removal, and wildlife alerts—to document conservation efforts.
Built-in guides for all Salish Sea cetaceans: orcas, humpbacks, gray whales, minke whales, porpoises, and dolphins.
Every sighting contributes to scientific datasets used in annual reports tracking population health and migration patterns.
Private, encrypted channel for PWWA members ensures wildlife locations are shared securely among authorized professionals.
The Pacific Northwest is one of the best places on Earth to see whales. Track all species found in our waters.
Mammal-eating orcas, the most frequently documented whale in the Salish Sea. 17–30 ft, up to 22,000 lbs.
Over 500 catalogued in the region. 40–50 ft, consuming 2,000 lbs of fish daily. Peak season April–November.
Epic migrators between the Arctic and Baja. 40–46 ft. Many individuals return to the Salish Sea annually since the 1990s.
Often found lunging through schools of fish. 26–33 ft. Peak season May–September, possible year-round.
Endangered salmon-eating orcas. A conservation priority. Lifespan up to 90+ years for females.
Clocked at 35 mph—among the fastest marine mammals on Earth. Up to 7.5 ft. Striking black and white markings.
The "hummingbirds of the Salish Sea." Require constant feeding. Up to 6 ft. The most abundant marine mammal in the region.
Beautiful black, white, and gray coloration. Up to 8 ft, living up to 40 years. A rare and exciting sighting.
PWWA members don't just observe—they protect. Professional whale watchers actively intervene to safeguard marine wildlife, alerting vessels, removing debris, and educating operators on the water.
In 2024, PWWA members successfully slowed, stopped, or diverted vessels in 75.5% of vessel-related sentinel actions.
From whale watch captains to federal agencies, the app serves as critical infrastructure for marine wildlife coordination.
Join the network protecting marine wildlife across the Salish Sea.