About The Fin Whale Eclipse Project
The Fin Whale Eclipse Project
On August 12, 2026, an historic Total Solar Eclipse will cross the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, and northern Spain. During this extraordinary event, totality—when the Moon completely blocks the Sun—will last for up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds. Never before have so many people been able to witness this powerful natural wonder!
A special and remarkable coincidence is that the path of the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse mirrors the migration route of the endangered Atlantic Fin Whale, adding a unique and meaningful connection between two of nature’s most extraordinary phenomena.
The Fin Whale Eclipse Project has been created to celebrate these two natural wonders. Let’s recognize their shared significance to our planet and the universe by witnessing not only their differences, but also their profound common strength.
Our Team
Taylor’s passion about the outdoors started long before she helped co-found the Monarch Butterfly Eclipse Project. She grew up spending her summers in Muskoka Ontario hiking, boating and cherishing time with friends. Taylor attended school in the Halton District School Board through Grade 11 and is now studying in Switzerland where she will graduate from Neuchâtel Junior College. Moving to Europe is a testimony to Taylor’s adventurous and courageous spirit. Taylor also has a strong athletic history, enjoying ice hockey, volleyball and field hockey. Cofounding this project has provided insights that have shaped Taylor’s future interest is now attending a Western University. Taylor has developed leadership, project management, and strong communication skills through this project. Taylor is eager to continue to make a positive impact.
Taylor
Maggie is attending the University of Guelph and is one of the co-founders of the Monarch Butterfly Eclipse Project. She enjoys playing volleyball and working with kids. Starting this project has been an amazing journey for her. Maggie has gained knowledge about the Monarch butterfly and the Eclipse, improved her communication skills, and learned how a business operates. This project has played a significant role in supporting her educational goals.
Maggie
Emilie is one of the five girls behind the Monarch Butterfly Eclipse Project. She is attending Dalhousie University in chemical environmental engineering. Emilie enjoys traveling, especially to visit her family in Wales and France. Her extracurricular activities include playing competitive field hockey and pickleball with friends. One of her passions is environmental protection and helping endangered species, such as the monarch butterflies. She looks forward to continuing to support the monarch butterflies through the ongoing efforts of this project.
Emilie
Paige is one of the co-founders of the Monarch Butterfly Eclipse Project. She is a high school student in Oakville, Ontario, known for her energy and enthusiasm. Paige is a hard-working honor roll student and a standout athlete who excels in multiple sports, including volleyball, track and field and field hockey. She is also enjoying her new role as a youth assistant coach for the Special Olympics Track and Field Team in Oakville—Go Lightning! Cofounding this project has helped Paige to cultivate knowledge that not only has enhanced her personal growth but has created an excitement about being an advocate for positive change in the community and a commitment to the environment.
Paige
Ellen is one of the five founders of the Monarch Butterfly Eclipse Projects. She attends the Brock University. This project has been a great experience for her, especially with the support of her friends and family. Ellen has learned a lot throughout the project, and it has helped her become more confident in public speaking through practice. She hopes to become a teacher in the future. As part of the project, Ellen and her team visited schools to share their progress and what they had learned. She loved teaching and talking to students about her interests, helping them learn about butterflies and the Eclipse.
Ellen
A Total Solar Eclipse occurs, on average, once every 400 years in any given community. The migration of the Atlantic Fin Whale happens every year in many of those same waters. For the only time in history, these two paths unite—offering us a rare opportunity to celebrate our communities, our planet, and the fragile beauty of nature.
The Fin Whale Eclipse Project was created to do just that. By selling Fin Whale–branded Solar Eclipse Glasses, we are fundraising to support fin whale habitat protection and ocean conservation initiatives. Together, we can turn this moment of cosmic alignment into a lasting legacy for our oceans and the species that call them home.
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