The Wyland Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, was founded in 1993 by marine life artist Wyland to promote, protect, and preserve the world's oceans, waterways, and marine life. The foundation encourages environmental awareness through education programs, life-size public arts projects, and community events. Since its inception, Wyland and the Wyland Foundation have painted 100 life-size marine murals known as the Whaling Walls and brought environmental art and education events to over one million kids in all 50 states, the White House, and countries across the globe.