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Save Ocean Giants from Extinction
Name a Whale Shark
Give a Whale Shark a Name & Support Conservation!
Make a lasting impact by naming a whale shark, receiving a personalized certificate, and having the name recorded in the global Wildbook for Whale Sharks—all while directly supporting vital research and conservation efforts in the Galápagos.
Adopt a Whale Shark
Help us tag a whale shark and keep track of your tagged shark!
Symbolically adopt a whale shark tagged during our next expedition, fund a full satellite tag to track its movements, and receive a personalized adoption certificate, real-time updates, and Wildbook sightings alerts—all while directly supporting whale shark conservation.
Make a Lasting Impact Through Stock Donations
Donating appreciated marketable stocks is a meaningful way to contribute to conservation efforts in the Galapagos while also benefiting from an income tax deduction based on the current value of your assets. Your gift can make an immediate difference in protecting marine life and supporting vital research.
To make a stock donation, provide your broker with the following information to transfer stocks to the Galapagos Whale Shark Project:
Brokerage: Charles Schwab
Account Name: Galapagos Whale Shark Project 2061-0809
Account Number: 061-0809
DTC Number: 0164, Code 40
Tax ID: 85-4173302
Contact Name: Dominick Vetrano
Email: science@galapagoswhaleshark.or
To ensure we can acknowledge your generous contribution, kindly notify us directly or have your broker inform us of your intention to donate. Please note that stock donations often arrive without donor details.
We’re here to help! If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to email.
*Galapagos Whale Shark Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States, and donations are tax-deductible for US residents.
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