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JWM: Gray whales change behavior near boats

April 17, 2018

While the Oregon coast has seen an increase in ecotourism, including boaters hoping to spot gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus), the state had no regulations or guidelines in place to protect the whales from disturbances. That …

Reviews planned for three whale species

February 14, 2018

The National Marine Fisheries Service has announced its intent to conduct five-year status reviews for three endangered whale species. These include the endangered fin whale (Baleaenoptera physalus), sei whale (Baleaenoptera borealis) and gray whale (Eschrichtius …