Kaiko the Whale

Say hello to Kaiko the Whale, a jumbo, fluffy plushie with a big heart for the sea

 Lovingly crocheted by hand, Kaiko is inspired by the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale — one of the rarest whales on Earth, with fewer than 370 left.

While Kaiko is soft, cuddly, and cute, this plushie was created to do more than just sit on a shelf — it’s here to spark awareness about the crisis in our oceans and the creatures fighting to survive within them.

 Why Whales Matter:

Whales are essential to healthy oceans. When they dive and feed, they help circulate nutrients that support plankton — tiny organisms that absorb massive amounts of carbon from our atmosphere. In other words, whales help fight climate change just by existing!

 What’s Endangering Them:

• Entanglement in fishing gear

• Ship collisions

• Noise pollution disrupting migration

• Climate change and habitat destruction

 How You Can Help:

• Learn about endangered marine species (like you are now!)

• Reduce plastic waste to help keep oceans clean

• Support safer fishing practices

• Share their story and raise awareness

• Respect marine wildlife when near the ocean

Built to last, not to be tossed aside, Kaiko the Whale carries with every stitch a call to remember the fragile oceans and the endangered lives struggling to endure within them.