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A curated collection of past stories, projects, and photo essays—preserving the journey and honoring the path that shaped the present.


Celebrating Resilience this World Whale Day
World Whale Day began in 1980 on the island of Maui, founded by Pacific Whale Foundation to raise awareness about the threats facing humpback whales. Today, it stands as a global celebration of whale conservation, community action, and our shared responsibility to protect these gentle giants.

Selket Kaufman
Feb 163 min read


Inside the Creative Process of Ocean Guardians
Hawai‘i documentary filmmaker

Selket Kaufman
Jun 16, 20241 min read


Exploring Ocean Advocacy in Interview with Filmmaker Selket Kaufman
June 3, 2020, Matthew Toffolo feedback, Toronto Film Festival A VOICE FOR WHALES was voted BEST SOUND & MUSIC at the May 2020 WILDsound...

Selket Kaufman
Jun 16, 20202 min read


Still Australia's Best Kept Secret
Hervey Bay, Australia’s best keep secret, is a coastal city in southern Queensland approximately 180 miles north of Brisbane. From June...

Selket Kaufman
Sep 18, 20183 min read


IWC 2017 meeting in Bled, Slovenia
Hues of blues and vibrant greens reflect off the calm, clear waters of Lake Bled, a fairy tale of a place located in the upper region of...

Selket Kaufman
Jun 7, 20173 min read


Expedition to Patagonia
My recent travels took me to Patagonia, Chile to Chiloé , the largest island in the Chiloé Archipelago. My goal is to produce a ...

Selket Kaufman
Apr 17, 20163 min read


A long journey home
Another terrific whale season is almost complete in Hervey Bay, Australia, as Pacific Whale Foundation’s research team come to the tail ...

Selket Kaufman
Oct 11, 20151 min read


Promising partnership in Guatemala
Whalewatching continues to grow globally with new markets emerging. Guatemala is the latest country seeking to develop whale watch ...

Selket Kaufman
Apr 7, 20152 min read


Field Report from Panama
Panama is a thriving country with a diverse population and culture, a popular destination for travelers. Nicknamed “El Punte Del Mundo,”...

Selket Kaufman
Jan 1, 20151 min read
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