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7/1: How Whales And Seals Evolved To Dive In The Sea: Study Uncovers The Molecular Traces Of Evolution

7/1: Seal's close call with killer whale in Patagonia

7/1: Migaloo the white whale returns

6/29: Whales find peace in B.C.'s Inside Passage

6/29: Whales Might Be as Much Like People as Apes Are

6/26: Whale chief mulls ending hunt ban

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Upcoming Events at The Whale Museum:

July 1, 7 p.m.: Summer Lecture Series begins with Dr. Joe Gaydos (SeaDoc Society) talking about Elephant Seals (click for flyer)

July 3, 6:30 p.m.: Pod Nod overnight adventure for kids!

July 4, 10:30 a.m.: Town of Friday Harbor's 4th of July Parade on Spring Street. Look for The Whale Museum's "Rolling Birthday Party"!

(After the parade, stop by the Museum for a birthday cupcake or cookie.)


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