08/31/2025
A Whale of a Decade:
from the very first fluke photo to a global network of citizen scientists, researchers, and ocean advocates — together, we’ve made every whale count.
Big shoutout to Fast Raft for the very first Happywhale submission photo back in 2015 (the photo on the first slide!) and how perfect that it was our beloved Fran!
With over 44,000 Happywhale users (and counting!), 1.4 million photos submitted, and 110,000+ humpback whales identified, we’ve built one of the largest collaborative whale identification efforts in the world. Along the way, we’ve captured 400,000+ humpback whale encounters, generating a rich library of media and research that helps us better understand and protect these magnificent creatures.
What’s Next?
Multi-Species ID — beyond humpbacks
Better Tools — faster, smarter, easier
Better Science — deeper insights for marine conservation
Better Stories — bringing whales & marine mammals to life
Here’s to the next 10 years of discovery, conservation, and connection. Thank you for being part of this journey — we couldn’t have done it without you! 💙
Happyhwhale media: https://happywhale.com/about;ol=media
Happywhale publications:
https://happywhale.com/about;ol=research
