Project Matriarch, led by The Seabirds Foundation, empowers women and girls in ocean science while protecting matriarchal whale species like orcas and humpbacks. Through global expeditions and citizen-science training, participants collect vital underwater sound data using hydrophones to study whale communication, behavior, and migration.This information helps inform conservation strategies against threats like noise pollution and climate change. By combining science, exploration, and female empowerment, Project Matriarch bridges gender gaps in research and inspires a new generation of ocean guardians to protect both marine life and our shared planet.