Founded in 1997, the Canadian Whale Institute (CWI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of marine mammals, with a particular focus on the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Through scientific research, education, and collaboration with marine industries, CWI aims to promote the sustainable coexistence of whales and humans. The Institute's initiatives include the Campobello Whale Rescue Team, which specializes in disentangling whales from fishing gear, and educational programs that raise public awareness about marine conservation.