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An Orca named Lolita - 40th anniversary of Lolita in captivity - Ric O'Barry to attend
Education & Schools
August 6, 2010
Sunday, August 8 Penn Cove CommemorationForty years ago, a young female orca was taken from her family at Penn Cove. Named Tokitae, her name was...
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Saving Luna - A powerful film
Education & Schools
October 18, 2009
On October 15th, Saving Luna premiered at The Pickford Cinema in Bellingham. It was my second time seeing the film, and I found it just as powerful...
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NOAA - Thoughts on the new regulations for southern resident orcas
Education & Schools
October 7, 2009
The final meeting on NOAA's new regulations regarding vessel traffic was held last night in Friday Harbor. Originally scheduled for Grange Hall,...
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The final and most important phase of the retirement of orca Lolita
Education & Schools
September 19, 2009
Part Three of a Series - Part One | Part TwoThe Third Phase The third phase of Lolita's retirement plan is the procedure for her potential...
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An Orca named Lolita - The plan for her retirement - Part 1
Education & Schools
September 16, 2009
Monday marked Lolita's 39 years in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium. There has been an ongoing campaign to let Lolita retire. A number of people...
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An Orca named Lolita - Part 19 - What is Miami Seaquarium afraid of?
Education & Schools
September 12, 2009
This Monday marks the 39th anniversary of Lolita's captivity at Miami Seaquarium. I recently came across a document entitled "Captive...
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Humans of the Sea - Killer Whales and the people who watch them
Education & Schools
August 31, 2009
There has been a lot written about killer whales. Here in Washington, we prefer to call our southern residents by their proper name, orcas....
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An Orca named Lolita - Part 15 - It's time for her to retire
Education & Schools
August 20, 2009
On August 8th, the first annual Walk for Lolita was held. Supporters who want Lolita retired walked wearing very appropriate body paint showing an...
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An Orca named Lolita - Part 5 - Why won't they let her go?
Education & Schools
August 3, 2009
Why won’t they let Lolita retire? The Miami Seaquarium has had a few offers to release Lolita. One of these was for a million dollars. They...
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An Orca named Lolita - Walk for Lolita
Education & Schools
July 30, 2009
Walk for LolitaWhen and Where:Saturday, August 8, Noon to 2 PM along Rickenbacker Causeway, Key BiscayneOn August 8, 2009, 39 years after Lolita's...
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