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Ted Cheeseman: "Our Humpback Whales: Locals… but not locals only"

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM

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WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR ONLINE COURSE OFFERING 2025

"Marine Wildlife in The Gulf of the Greater Farallones"

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Date and Time: Oct 1-Nov 5 (Every Wednesday 6 pm-9:30 pm Pacific Time)

Ted Cheeseman: "Our Humpback Whales: Locals… but not locals only"
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
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We are so excited to have our August Speaker: Maria Brown "Why Are National Marine Sanctuaries Important to Our Nation?"
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
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American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter — Maria Brown: Why Are National Marine Sanctuaries Important to Our Nation? The federal government budget at NOAA has been slashed. What does this mean for our Nation's most significant marine areas and the wildlife they protect?  Please join us as we hear from Mari...

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We are so excited to have our August Speaker: Maria Brown, "Why Are National Marine Sanctuaries Important to Our Nation?"
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM

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ATTENTION! JUNE VIDEO is AVAILABLE NOW!🎥👉

Our Grants are at work!

Jessie Meyer, "32 Years of Observing NORTH PACIFIC BLUE WHALES – what their body conditions tell us…"

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American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter — "Gray Whale Tales: Insights Into a Recent Unusual Mortality Event" With numerous gray whale strandings in the news in recent weeks, it’s a good time to put them in the spotlight. Marine biologist Barbie Halaska will lead us on a celebration of their incredible natura...

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"Gray Whale Tales: Insights Into a Recent Unusual Mortality Event in the San Francisco Bay" with Barbie Halaska,
Tuesday (Today), May 27, 2025,
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
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"Gray Whale Tales: Insights Into a Recent Unusual Mortality Event" with Barbie Halaska
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
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American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter — "Gray Whale Tales: Insights Into a Recent Unusual Mortality Event" With numerous gray whale strandings in the news in recent weeks, it’s a good time to put them in the spotlight. Marine biologist Barbie Halaska will lead us on a celebration of their incredible natura...

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"Gray Whale Tales: Insights Into a Recent Unusual Mortality Event" with Barbie Halaska
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
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American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter — Dr. Aylin Akkaya & Ekaterina Kalashnikova "Going the Distance - One Humpback's Journey of Migration" Please join us as we embark on a global travel - virtually – along one humpback whale’s migration. You won’t want to miss the journey as chronicled by the marine biologists behind the discovery of thi...

🌊 The Journey is Now Online! 🌍
We’re thrilled to announce that the VIDEO recording of our unforgettable event is now available! Join us as we travel virtually across oceans, following the extraordinary migration of a humpback whale
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Happening TOMORROW!📌🔗📌
📢 Join us to hear from Dr. Aylin Akkaya & Ekaterina Kalashnikova "Going the Distance - One Humpback's Journey of Migration"

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Please join us as we embark on a global travel along one humpback whale’s migration. Transcending borders & species we will hear from Dr. Aylin Akkaya & Ekaterina Kalashnikova

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM

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Please join us as we embark on a global travel along one humpback whale’s migration. Transcending borders & species we will hear from Dr. Aylin Akkaya & Ekaterina Kalashnikova

American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter — Marc Webber, "Baja in Spring – An Extravaganza of Marine Life" Join us as Marc shares his knowledge and photos from what truly is an extravaganza and celebration of marine life. We will be at sea on the boat – virtually – as we visit birthing sites of gray whales...

UPDATE! The March Event VIDEO is LIVE NOW!
Do you want to learn what's happening in Baja when the spring comes?
We have Marc Webber as our March Speaker on "Baja in Spring – An Extravaganza of Marine Life"
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American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter — Marc Webber, "Baja in Spring – An Extravaganza of Marine Life" Join us as Marc shares his knowledge and photos from what truly is an extravaganza and celebration of marine life. We will be at sea on the boat – virtually – as we visit birthing sites of gray whales...

DON'T MISS OUT! Join us TOMORROW! Do you want to discover the magic of Marine Life in Baja? We have Marc Webber as our March Speaker on "Baja in Spring – An Extravaganza of Marine Life"
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Discover the magic of Marine Life in Baja: Marc Webber, "Baja in Spring – An Extravaganza of Marine Life"
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Join the American Cetacean Society and artist Firuze Gokce for a special Silent Auction dedicated to protecting whales, dolphins, and marine ecosystems. This event will raise crucial funds for ACS Research Grant Programs.

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Discover the magic of Marine Life in Baja: Marc Webber, "Baja in Spring – An Extravaganza of Marine Life"
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Discover the magic of Marine Life in Baja: Marc Webber, "Baja in Spring – An Extravaganza of Marine Life"
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
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American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter — Silent Auction - Art by Firuze Gokce - We are raising funds for our Research Grant Program Join the American Cetacean Society and artist Firuze Gokce for a special Silent Auction dedicated to protecting whales, dolphins, and marine ecosystems. This event will raise crucial funds for ...

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American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter — Dr. Joëlle De Weerdt, "Nicaragua Humpback Whales - What Do We Know About Them?" Formal research on Nicaragua humpback whales has been ongoing since 2016 uncovering intriguing information and discoveries for this important breeding area. Join us as Joëlle De Weerdt presents the la...

UPDATE! The February Webinar VIDEO is Available NOW!👉🎥🐋
Check out the video of Dr. Joëlle De Weerdt, "Nicaragua Humpback Whales - What Do We Know About Them?"
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Learn from the formal research on Nicaragua humpback whales since 2016.

Photo credit: Marc Webber

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Marc Webber, "Baja in Spring – An Extravaganza of Marine Life"
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
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NEPA is under attack. It's the only law requiring notification, disclosure, public comment, and review of major projects that can impact the environment. Changes will impact public health, Tribal communities, and consultation in serious ways.

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🌊 Rising Sea Temperatures, But Less Evaporation?! 🌡️🤯

Scientists expected warmer oceans to increase evaporation, fueling the water cycle.

Maine Sea Grant funding terminated as Trump administration makes cuts to NOAA The move to discontinue the $4.5 million grant program leaves 20 employees and the Sea Grant’s programming in limbo.

This is absolutely devastating.

"The University of Maine System, which oversees Maine Sea Grant, said it was notified Friday night that NOAA was terminating a four-year agreement for funding, leaving 20 employees and the Sea Grant’s programming in limbo." www.pressherald.com/2025/03/01/m...

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A compilation showcasing some of the remarkable deep-sea species found off Costa Rica, including segmented worms, mollusks, echinoderms, corals, and the iconic yeti crab. Credit: Greg Rouse, Charlotte Seid, and collaborators

A new study led by Scripps Oceanography scientists and an international team of marine biologists identified 4️⃣ 8️⃣ 8️⃣ distinct species in this highly habitable region—marking the highest biodiversity count ever recorded in a single seep or vent region! today.ucsd.edu/story/nearly...

A short video featuring all nine members (including the two calves) of the Northern Isles Community '27s' #Orca pod together off the east Mainland of Shetland last week. 🖤🤍🧡

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Wild fish can tell humans apart when they dress differently, study finds Researchers say study, which involved training bream to follow a specific diver for treats, could change the way we treat fish

I have absolutely no idea what I’m supposed to do with this information

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If you want to learn about Nicaragua Humpback Whales, join us on Tuesday, February 25 at 7 pm!
Dr. Joëlle De Weerdt, "Nicaragua Humpback Whales - What Do We Know About Them?"
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