Do the Right Thing

Today, whales are threatened by disease, loss of habitat and other factors which lead to an average of one stranding a week along Florida’s coastline. They are also sentinels of our oceans, helping us better understand the relationship between their well-being and the health of the environment we share with them.

There are as many as 12 whale species that inhabit Florida’s coastal waters, including the most endangered of all great whale species on the planet—the Northern Right Whale, which depends on Florida’s warm winter waters for calving and nursing their young.

How You Can Help

Your purchase of a PROTECT FLORIDA WHALES specialty plate supports critical research, education, rescue and rehabilitation efforts focused on conserving the 12 whale species that inhabit Florida waters.

Show Off Your Florida Colors…and Make A Difference.

Designed by conservationist and renowned marine artist Wyland, this environmental specialty plate is available at your tax collector’s office and online. Or, ask the dealer when you purchase a car, truck, RV or trailer. Your annual $25 tax-deductible donation will help improve the health of our oceans and marine life…now and for generations to come.

Click here to learn how to get your specialty plate.

Program Information

To learn more about the programs funded by the Protect Florida Whales license plate click here.

Free gift with license plate purchase or renewal!

Buy or renew a Harbor Branch specialty license plate and receive a FREE 2GB matching USB mini drive!

Click here for details.

You can also receive a Harbor Branch window cling just for taking a brief survey.