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Project Jonah exists for one simple reason.

Helping marine mammals.

Our vision is to create a world where these animals are respected & protected.

Project Jonah is made up of everyday Kiwis who have given up their time to volunteer with us. Together we aim to protect & help marine mammals through our rescue, action & protection programs. Whether it is through picking up litter on our beaches or getting hands on in rescuing stranded whales, our volunteers all do their part.

Rescue

We deliver essential first aid to stranded or injured animals via our nationwide network of trained and passionate Marine Mammal Medics.

Education

Through our public education & awareness campaigns we inform & educate people & encourage them to get involved.

Protection

We act as a watchdog to expose marine mammal suffering & help create & enforce laws that will protect these animals.

Together we will take action to protect these animals & the oceans they call home.

Find out how you can help.

Marine Mammal
Medic Courses

Saving whales isn’t as easy as it looks.  Join our network of trained volunteers and become a Marine Mammal Medic today.

NewsRescue StoriesJill Morris, Rescue Story
March 31, 2025

Jill Morris, Rescue Story

19 January 2025 I completed my Project Jonah Marine Mammal Medic training in May 2021 and followed up with the online refresher course in April…
NewsRescue StoriesAnna Wojtacha, Rescue Story
March 31, 2025

Anna Wojtacha, Rescue Story

19 January 2025 – Pakawau, Golden Bay, Sunday On Saturday evening, we received a text message from Project Jonah about a possible stranding at Farewell…
NewsRescue StoriesRuakākā Beach, Rescue Story
March 31, 2025

Ruakākā Beach, Rescue Story

24 November 2024 - A Sunday Like No Other At 5:25 p.m., I got a text about the stranding. Without hesitation, I grabbed my gear,…

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