A global network of students working together to solve real environmental challenges.

Dream Big

We believe in a world where students from across the globe come together as a unified force, harnessing their collective knowledge and passion to tackle real environmental challenges. Just as a whalefall enriches the deep-sea environment, our network empowers students to collaborate on impactful solutions that sustainably nurture and protect the natural world for generations to come.

WHALEFALL Hubs

  • ROATÁN, HONDURAS

  • Dumaguete, Philippines

  • Los Cabos, Mexico

  • Bonaire

  • West Coast, USA

  • Palau

Our Values

  • Real projects, real impact

    In collaboration with universities, local and governmental organizations, and innovative companies - students work build upon and adds to collaborative Environmental Impact Projects - with real results for future generations

  • Global network

    We regard the incredible diversity in our global student network as a divergent thinking superpower. We know that together we are smarter, more resourceful, more innovative and creative, and will get to solutions faster to solve the planet's most pressing environmental issues.

  • Inclusivity and access

    We believe that quality education, career preparation, and the tools to make a difference belong to every student. We value transparency and promise that 100% of donations directly support students' participation in our programs. We hold sacred equal and free access to scientific data and believe that networked community science creates bigger and lasting impacts.

  • Experiential education

    No one-way lectures and being stuck within four walls. All curriculum is localized, place-based and student-centered. At WHALEFALL students are actively engaged with the material and working together for learnings of a lifetime.

WHALEFALL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

  • Networked Open Science / Open Source Development

  • Biodiversity & Ecosystems

  • Sustainability & The Circular Economy

View WHALEFALL Open Science Data & Open Source Development

with Aqualink & The Bristlemouth Forum - Two organizations for impact in the world

Bristlemouth

All pioneer program open source development will be made available on the Bristlemouth forum. “An open standard delivering plug-and-play hardware interfaces for marine application.”

Aqualink

All collected oceanographic and ecological data is made available to everyone on the Aqualink platform, “A tool for people on the front lines of ocean conservation.”

WHALEFALL PROGRAMS & OFFERINGS

  • Impact Engineering

  • Field Research

  • Conservation Media

  • Climate Action & Sustainability -Summer Immersion

  • Future Leaders - Professional Training

  • Expeditions

HOW WE WORK

  • IMPLEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PROJECTS

  • CREATE A GLOBAL NETWORK OF CHANGEMAKERS

  • AMBITIOUS REAL WORLD RESULTS

  • PARTNER WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES

  • DEVELOP PLACE-BASED EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

  • SYSTEMS THINKING