The Whaleman Foundation
FounderJeff Pantukhoff
TypeNonprofit
99-0331050
Legal status501(c)(3)
Focusprotection of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises)
HeadquartersLahaina, Hawaii
Region
Global
Key people
Jeff Pantukhoff, Hayden Panettiere, Pierce Brosnan, Adrian Grenier
Websitehttps://whaleman.org/

The Whaleman Foundation is a non-profit, marine conservation organization based in Lahaina, Hawaii in the United States. It advocates for the protection of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) and their habitats.[1][2]

Whaleman was founded by Jeff Pantukhoff. Hayden Panettiere is the spokesperson for the foundation. She has promoted the Foundations' Save the Whales Again! campaign since 2008.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

References

  1. ↑ Pantukhoff, Jeff. "Jeff Pantukhoff – Award Winning Underwater Photographer, Whaleman Foundation" (Book). Interviewed by Sea Voices. Retrieved March 15, 2012. Jeff Pantukhoff is not only an award winning underwater photographer and filmmaker, but the founder of The Whaleman Foundation dedicated to the preservation and protection of cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises and whales) and their habitats.
  2. ↑ Sarachik, Justin (October 14, 2011). "Hayden Pannettiere Becomes a Hero Again as an Animal Activist". The Christian Post. Retrieved March 15, 2012. '... the founder of the Whaleman Foundation, Jeff Pantukhoff, pulled me aside on the last day and said, "I know you're a fan of animals. Can I show you what I do?"'
  3. ↑ Romero, Frances (June 28, 2010). "Top 10 Celebrity Do-Gooders - Hayden Panettiere". Time Inc. Archived from the original on July 1, 2010. Retrieved March 15, 2012. In 2008 she created the "Save the Whales, Again!" campaign
  4. ↑ "Celebvocate: Hayden Panettiere tries to save the whales". The Washington Post. September 15, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2012. Hayden Panettiere poses with Whaleman Foundation president Jeff Pantukhoff and IWC commissioner Monica Medina beside the White House on Thursday
  5. ↑ Panettiere, Hayden (September 15, 2011). "Protecting Marine Life, Protecting Ourselves". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved March 15, 2012 – via National Archives. Editor's Note: This blog introduces readers to Hayden Panettiere, who for the past 7 years has been the spokesperson for The Whaleman Foundation and their Save the Whales Again! Campaign.
  6. ↑ Panettiere, Hayden; Pantukhoff, Jeff (November 2, 2007). "Britney and Kevin`s Finances; Prisoners of Fame". CNN Showbiz Tonight (Interview). Interviewed by A.J. Hamme; Brooke Anderson. Retrieved March 15, 2012. ... story of 18-year-old "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere`s fight to save dolphins from being slaughtered
  7. ↑ Steve, Hall (May 27, 2008). "Heroes' Hayden Panettiere Saves Whales With eBay Promotion". adrants.com. Retrieved March 15, 2012. ... raise money for Save the Whales Again, a Whaleman Foundation and Animal Welfare Institute campaign ...
  8. ↑ "Obama censures Iceland for whaling". UPI. September 16, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2012. Hayden Panettiere, American actor and spokeswoman for The Whaleman Foundation and its Save the Whales Again! Campaign ...
  9. ↑ http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/television/hayden-wants-to-save-the-whales/story-e6frfmyi-1111116410612 "The Heroes star is going to auction off two items on eBay to help raise money for her favourite charity, SaveTheWhalesAgain.com."


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