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Historic orca calf born in the PNW, brings hope for killer whale population
The orca calf belongs to a family of transient killer whales, or “Bigg’s” killer whales, and was first spotted in the Salish Sea on Thursday, March 20, between Port Townsend and the San Juan Islands.
The best album ever made about Oregon just turned 10 years old
Stevens takes the Oregon connections even further on “The Greatest Gift,” his album of outtakes and demos from “Carrie & ...
Rare killer whales caught on camera in Oregon
A rare sighting of critically endangered southern resident killer whales off the Oregon coast offers a glimpse of a ...
Sighted: Pod of whales seen off the Oregon Coast near Depoe Bay
Early Monday morning, marine biologist Carrie Newell with Whale Research EcoExcursions reported seeing a pod of orcas north of Depoe Bay. The research boats proceeded to follow the pod of orcas for ...
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Killer whale pod makes rare appearance in Depoe Bay during Whale Watch Week
Southern resident orcas from the L Pod made a rare appearance near Depoe Bay on March 24. The sighting coincided with ...
Oregon’s spring Whale Watching Week returns. Here's how to see the migration
Whale Watching Week means better views and nicer weather to see gray whales. However, gray whale calf numbers are at historic lows.
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A Guide to Spring Whale Watch Week on the Oregon Coast
After a winter in the balmy lagoons of Baja, Mexico, nearly 20,000 gray whales are on the move north to Alaska. By the last week of March, they’ll be cruising up the Oregon Coast. Also out in force?
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State wildlife officials issue urgent warning after discovery of dead whale: 'Exercise extreme caution'
The first entanglement victim of the year, the whale didn't survive. This marks a concerning continuation from 2024, when Oregon fisheries were linked to four whale entanglements, according to ...
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Spring whale-watching event runs March 22-30
Spring Whale Watch Week will run from March 22-30 at several sites along the coast. (Photo provided by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department) Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week ...
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Gray whales are returning to the Oregon coast. Here’s where and when to see them
The gray whale migration will once again be passing along the Oregon coast this spring, giving people a great chance to see the massive creatures. Spring Whale Watch Week, an annual whale watching ...
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Whale Watch Week returns for spring break 2025. Here's where to spot them along the Oregon coast
DEPOE BAY, Ore. — Spring Whale Watch Week returns later this March on the Oregon coast. Oregon State Parks will host the event, which runs Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30.
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Spring Whale Watch Week returns to Oregon Coast with expert guidance
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon State Parks is set to host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast from Saturday, March 22, through Sunday, March 30. Trained volunteers and park rangers ...