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An Orca named Lolita - 40th anniversary of Lolita in captivity - Ric O'Barry to attend

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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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