As the year draws to a close, it offers a chance to pause and look back on the projects, milestones, people and whales that shaped the months behind us.

So, before we move full speed into 2026, we want to take a moment to reflect on 2025. Our 2025 Annual Report is a snapshot of some of the projects and progress made this year.

It also provides us another opportunity to express our deep gratitude to this remarkable community. Everything you’ll see in the report — and so much more — is possible because of our supporters.

Should your year end include charitable giving, please consider MERS. Donate here.

From all of us at MERS, warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season. May we enter 2026 with shared passion and renewed commitment to protecting our marine environment.