Inspired by a real whale rescue, Dimples the Whale™ creates stories and products that spark kids’ imaginations, support families and educators, and protect our ocean.
Our promise: Every purchase removes 1+ lb. of ocean trash. We call this the pound for pound promise. Launching on Kickstarter soon. Sign up for launch alerts.
Watch the video below to learn more.
photo by Kertu
T H E P R O B L E M
10+ billion pounds of trash enter the ocean every year.
It harms whales, dolphins, turtles, seabirds, coastal communities—and us.
“If we save our seas, we save our world.”
O U R S O L U T I O N
Dimples the Whale™ transforms real ocean adventure stories into captivating tales and cuddly plush toys—inviting children to fall in love with the ocean and it’s creatures. Our products drive real action at sea and in communities. Every purchase removes 1+ lb. of ocean trash, funding traceable cleanups, advancing research, and safeguarding our seas for generations.
photo by Kertu
“People protect what they love. ”
O U R M I S S I O N
Dimples the Whale™ exists to inspire and mobilize children, families, and educators to protect our oceans.
Born from a real-life whale rescue, we combine storytelling with purpose—creating products and partnerships that turn awareness into action for a cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant ocean.
O U R V I S I O N
A world where the ocean is pollution-free.
O U R G O A L
Remove 100,000 pounds of ocean trash by 2029.
So far: 66 pounds removed
footage by Spencer Frost
WHAT’S IN A POUND
OF OCEAN TRASH?
We’ve seen it with our own eyes: the ocean isn’t just littered with plastic bottles. We’ve pulled out balloons, ghost gear, cans, shoes, Styrofoam (so much of it!), lunch boxes—even five-gallon buckets with used motor oil.
By supporting our lovingly created children’s products on Kickstarter, you’re helping us continue this work—removing ocean trash pound by pound, with our own hands and alongside trusted partners
1 lb ≈ 18 plastic water bottles
1 lb ≈ 40 BALLOONS
Why Removing Ocean Trash Matters
💙 For People
Reduces toxins and microplastics in our food and water
Keeps beaches safe and enjoyable
Protects jobs and coastal communities
🐋 For Ocean Creatures
Prevents entanglement and injury
Stops animals from mistaking plastic for food
Restores healthier habitats for marine life
🌍 For the Planet
The ocean produces over 50% of the world’s oxygen
It absorbs carbon, helping to fight climate change
A cleaner ocean today means a stronger planet tomorrow
Every pound removed makes a difference.
HOW IT WORKS
1 Purchase = 1+ POUND REMOVED
Every purchase with Dimples the Whale™ funds the removal of at least one pound of ocean trash.
Together, we’re on a mission to clear 100,000 lbs by 2029—one pound at a time.
✨ Full details revealed on launch day—stay tuned! ✨
From purchase to cleanup—your impact is tracked every step of the way.
It All Started with a Whale.
In August 2023, Patricia and Alan encountered Pinball—a mother humpback whale entangled in fishing lines off Cape Ann, Massachusetts. Their quick action and call to the Center for Coastal Studies helped save her, and the moment was captured in a powerful report by GBH News, which broke the story (and its Youtube video immediately garnered 75K views).
That unforgettable day sparked Dimples the Whale™—a mission to inspire children and empower families to protect our ocean and it’s creatures from growing threats.
Since then, the rescue story has made waves—covered by The Boston Globe, Miami Herald, CBS News (Boston), Boston 25 News, WCVB, Cape Cod Times, Yahoo News, Environment America and more. But it all began with a small boat, an entangled whale, and a team effort with lots of big caring hearts.
From left to right: Emily Kelly, Paulette Durazo and Bob Lynch work to disentangle the humpback whale Pinball on Aug. 12, 2023.
Center for Coastal Studies, under NOAA NMFS permit #24359
“It was very emotional. We held hands, knowing it wasn’t just one whale—it was a mother and her calf. Two lives we helped save.”
“They [Patricia and Alan] called immediately once they realized something was wrong. And had they not done that … we wouldn’t have been able to [free and] do what we did for Pinball.”
“That summer day, we didn’t just help facilitate a whale and her calf being saved—the ocean cried out for help, and touched us deep in our core. From that moment, I’ve been compelled to answer its call.”
OUR OCEAN ALLIES
Your support fuels real, measurable change.
We’re in the process of building partnerships with a select group of trusted organizations that clean our oceans, advance marine research, and protect sea life. We’ll proudly announce official partnerships once they’re confirmed.
In the meantime, we deeply admire and support the incredible work of the following organizations dedicated to protecting whales, researching, and safeguarding our blue planet.
photo by Patricia Alvarado Núñez
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“This is amazing and such an fabulous project.”
Allain
mother of two teens + healthcare attorney
“I absolutely love this project!”
Monica
mother of 8 year old + integrated marketing expert
“It's an awesome way to bring this huge problem of waste in the oceans to the attention of us land dwellers!”
Milton
world traveler + award winning cinematographer who’s credits include National Geographic, PBS Kids, Oxfam, Amazon Prime, Netflix, & History Channel.
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