The village of Barra de Potosí in Mexico is a popular vacation spot for humpback Whales. Katherina Audley, founder of Whales of Guerrero, developed an eco-tourism program in collaboration with local fishermen to protect the whales. The whales' unique tail patterns are used to identify them, and an algorithm developed by HappyWhale.com matches fluke photos to known sightings. Since launching in 2015, Happy Whale has received over 100,000 submissions and has helped researchers understand the migration patterns and connections between whale populations in different locations. The platform also allows individuals to track and learn about specific whales.

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