REAL STUDENTS - REAL CHALLENGES - REAL IMPACT

Welcome to WHALEFALL

WHALEFALL connects a global student network to leaders in climate action, advancing real solutions and real impact through project-based learning.

Environmental Impact

Experiential Education

At WHALEFALL, 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. Our mission is to inspire the next generation to lead purposeful lives dedicated to preserving and enhancing our planet's ecosystems. 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.

Our Offerings

  • expeditions & courses

    All curriculum - pre-expedition, on-site, and post-expedition - targets an Environmental Impact Project, preparing students to participate in real world research and conservation.

    Who’s it for: Schools, student groups, and youth oganizations

  • Summer Immersion

    Attend a climate action & sustainability summer immersion program at one of our global hubs. Choose a focus: Field Research, Impact Engineering, or Conservation Media.

    Who’s it for: individual students

  • Future Leaders

    Professional Training in Climate Action, Sustainability, Underwater Field Research, and Dive Leadership.

    Who’s it for: college-aged or young adults, alumni of our programs

CONNECT

One whale can capture 33 tons of carbon dioxide over its life, and in death a whale fall supports an entire ocean ecosystem for decades. We should all live our lives like a whale and leave future generations and this planet better than when we arrived.