ACS Puget Sound special events

In addition to our Speaker Series, Vashon Hydrophone events, and educational outreach events (get a subscription to the Whulj to read about these events), the Puget Sound Chapter of the American Cetacean Society participates in select special events. Information on some of these events is posted in this section.

Ganges River Dolphin Lectures

In December 2008, three lectures in the Seattle area will be presented by Dr. Sunil K. Choudhary of the Vikramshila Biodiversity Research & Education Center (VBREC), Department of Botany, T.M.Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur - 812007, Bihar, India (currently Fulbright Fellow at the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida)

Title: "Conservation and biomonitoring in Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary, India, with focus on endangered Ganges river dolphins Platanista gangetica gangetica"

The three lectures have been scheduled at different venues throughout Seattle. The first lecture will be held at the Seattle Aquarium on December 4 (12-1pm), the second at the University of Washington on December 8 (3-4pm), and the last one at the National Marine Mammal Laboratory on December 10 (noon-1pm). [more]

Ann Stateler and Odin Lonning, photo courtesy Joe Olson

Orca Sing 2008

The 2008 Orca Sing was honored by the attendence of our honored guests: a superpod of over 55 of the Southern Resident Killer Whales, representing J Pod plus members of K and L pods. More information is available in the August Whulj.

Orca Sing 2006

On June 17, Tsux’iit/Luna was in the hearts and minds of everyone who attended the evening Orca Sing concert at Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island. This year’s Requiem for Tsux’iit (Luna) was transcendent, and a testament to the young kakawin’s (killer whale’s) radiant character that hundreds of people gathered in his memory.

The choral program featured beautiful music from Africa, Europe, Ecuador, and original compositions by the City Cantabile Choir, directed by Fred West. Odin and I spoke a few words and sang a Tlingit song to honor Tsux’iit and his relatives. Words cannot adequately describe how we felt when we saw a whale breach and knew that orcas were approaching as we sang. Ruffles (J1) soon appeared, leading a graceful procession of J Pod by the park. [more]

Summer Fundraiser

Dear Members and Friends,

We feel extremely lucky to have hosted the exciting premier of “California Sea Lions, An Unforgettable Encounter”, at the Seattle Aquarium.

This breathtaking documentary by Alan De Herrera takes an up-close look at these playful pinnipeds.

Proceeds of this two day event benefited both the Seattle Aquarium and our Puget Sound Chapter of the American Cetacean Society [more]

American Cetacean Society - Puget Sound Chapter
P.O. Box 2341 - Kirkland, WA 98083-2341