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Planned gift will establish Western’s first endowed deanship, fund research and scholarships
Bigg’s orca whale sightings are up in Northwest WA. Here’s what we know

Bigg’s killer whales differ from southern resident orcas in that they prey on other marine mammals such as seals and whales, rather than salmon or other marine fish.

“It’s one of those good news stories,” Salish Sea Institute Associate Director Dr. Cindy Elliser told The Herald. “They’re…

One quick question: Tell us some good news about the resurgence of marine mammals in the Salish Sea?
Salish Sea Institute Director Ginny Broadhurst retires
One quick question: Seen any new whales around here lately?
Workshop: Unleashing a Movement of Hope for the Salish Sea
Comment: Harbour porpoises are chubby beacons of hope in the Salish Sea

By Dr. Cindy R. Elliser 

Dr. Cindy R. Elliser is the founder and research director of Pacific Mammal Research and associate director at the Salish Sea Institute at Western Washington University in Anacortes, Washington.

In the world of marine conservation, the headlines are…

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State resolution recognizes cross-border relationship with Canada
All at sea: Whales caught in middle of conflicting Canadian, U.S. regulations

Ginny Broadhurst, director of the Salish Sea Institute at Western Washington University, agreed, adding U.S. Tribes and Canadian First Nations need to be involved in the creation and management of conservation initiatives.

Vessel noise also poses an ongoing and rising concern for southern…

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