Whale Week: Celebrating the Wonder of Whales

Celebrate Whale Week 2026 with us! Discover NOAA's work to study and conserve these magnificent marine mammals.

Join us in celebrating Whale Week, February 9–15, 2026! Whales are among the largest and oldest animals on Earth. They can be found in every ocean and range in size from the small dwarf sperm whale to the massive blue whale, the largest animal on the planet.