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The Summer Lecture Series continues on September 1st at 7:00 PM! Join us in person at The Whale Museum or streaming on YouTube for What I've Learned From Marine Mammals with Jeff Foster. Jeff Foster has spent over 50 years working with marine mammals in a career that has paralleled the evolution of our understanding of cetaceans. From captures to rewilding and sanctuaries, his personal experiences help tell the story of the changing human relationship with these amazing animals.

Thank you to everyone who made a donation for The Whale Museum's SJI Cares Campaign! The grant cycle is now closed. We are honored and gratified by the community's support and we'll announce the final fundraising total soon! 

The Whale Museum: promoting stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education & research.

The Whale Museum, located in beautiful Friday Harbor, Washington, opened to the public in 1979 as the first museum in the country devoted to a species living in the wild. Today, our museum continues to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research.

Help support the Southern Resident orcas by making a donation, adopting an orca, or becoming a member of The Whale Museum. Or, simply pay us a visit! Our Gallery of Whales is a great way for individuals, students and families to receive a personal introduction to the whales of the Pacific Northwest.

    Please call or email with any questions: (360) 378-4710 ext. 1030 or info@whalemuseum.org.

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