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9/3: Evolving rules in San Juans may change how visitors go whale watching

9/3: Researchers Develop Simulation to Better Understand the Effects of Sound on Marine Life

8/31: Camera paints colorful orca portrait

8/31: Hundreds of dolphins make themselves at home in waters of southwest B.C.

8/30: Fraser sockeye: Too much bounty?

8/30: New treatment plant to stop dumping of raw sewage into Pacific

8/30: Blog launched to help solve seal deaths mystery

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"We're walking distance from the mainland!" ... located in Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands

Stop by to see us: Open Daily 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

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The Southern Resident Community is a family group of "resident" (or "fish-eating") orcas (or killer whales) that are listed as an endangered species in the U.S. and Canada. Your adoption supports our efforts to help them.

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(Click the above link to see photos of the whales and read their profiles)

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New! Check out the Researchers' Blog!

The Whale Museum is seeking a Research Director. Click here for more information.

UPCOMING

            • September 3, 7 p.m.: Artist & Author Event: Photographer Craig Weakley (click for flyer)
            • September 4: Land-Based Tour! (click for flyer & dates)
            • September 17, 7 p.m.: Special Evening with the Buffalo Field Campaign

Photo Contest Winners Announced! Click the button for results!

NOAA's Proposed Regulations on Vessel Effects

The comment period closed on January 15. For more information on the process, click here. To read The Whale Museum's comments, click here.

Voting for the 2010 "Best of the Northwest" contest has ended ... we are the Runner Up for 2010 Best Museum!

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