Inspired by a real-life humpback whale rescue, Dimples the Whale™ introduces a collection of stories and products designed to nurture children’s love for marine mammals—and their desire to protect our seas.
Every pre-order of our book, audiobook, or eco-friendly plush whale fuels our mission to remove harmful plastic, ghost nets, or other debris from the ocean.
Your purchases power our mission.
Here’s how we invest those funds across our ocean-impact allies. Each time you buy our products—books, e-gifts, or eco-friendly plush—you’re helping protect the seas and the creatures we love.
“People protect what they love. ”
photo by Kertu
T H E P R O B L E M
15+ billion pounds of plastic and other marine debris enter the ocean every year.
It harms whales, dolphins, turtles, seabirds, coastal communities—and us.
SOURCE: National Geographic Society: Plastic Pollution: Sea to Source
“If we save our seas, we save our world.”
O U R S O L U T I O N
Dimples the Whale™ brings real ocean adventures to life through enchanting stories and fair-trade, heirloom-quality plushies—inviting children to fall in love with the ocean and its creatures. Every purchase makes a meaningful difference: removing at least one pound of ocean plastics, ghost nets, and other harmful debris while supporting pollution prevention, marine research and policy, and long-term ocean protection for generations to come.
photo by Kertu
“If you want to save the planet for the future generations...think about the actions you take each day multiplied a million, a billion times, even small actions will make for great change.”
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: 856 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.✨
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 rope 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
Our Commitment
At Dimples the Whale™ every purchase you make helps the ocean.
Through our parent company, Studio 21 Media LLC—a mission-driven media studio—part of every purchase goes toward supporting ocean cleanup and pollution prevention, and marine life research and protection.
We’re proud to donate to and showcase the tireless work of respected organizations such as the Center for Coastal Studies, Ocean Conservancy, Blue Ocean Society, and The Ocean Cleanup—groups making a real difference in protecting our blue planet.
Please note: Dimples the Whale™ and Studio 21 Media LLC are independent supporters and are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by these organizations.
photo by Studio 21 Media LLC
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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💙 THANK YOU 🌎 OCEAN PROTECTORS!!
💙 THANK YOU 🌎 OCEAN PROTECTORS!!
💙 Thank you for supporting our Kickstarter! You’re bringing Dimples the Whale™ to life — and helping keep our oceans clean. 🌊
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