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1 day ago · Male and female narwhals have different tail flukes; the former are bent inward, while the latter have a sweep-back on the front margins. This is thought to be an adaptation for reducing drag caused by the tusk. Compared with most other marine mammals, the narwhal has a higher amount of myoglobin in its body, facilitating deeper dives.
1 day ago · The decision by NOAA Fisheries grants a waiver under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which otherwise forbids harming marine mammals. It allows the tribe to hunt up to 25 Eastern North Pacific ...
1 day ago · SEATTLE (AP) — The United States granted the Makah Indian Tribe in Washington state a long-sought waiver Thursday that helps clear the way for its first sanctioned whale hunts since 1999 and ...
7 hours ago · Washington Tribe Whaling FILE - Two Makah Indian whalers stand atop the carcass of a dead gray whale moments after helping tow it close to shore in the harbor at Neah Bay, Wash., May 17, 1999 ...
1 day ago · The decision by NOAA Fisheries grants a waiver under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which otherwise forbids harming marine mammals. It allows the tribe to hunt up to 25 Eastern North Pacific gray whales over 10 years, with a limit of two to three per year.
1 day ago · Port Townsend Marine Science Center. 532 Battery Way. Port Townsend. 360/385-5582. ptmsc.org. An interactive natural history museum with hands-on aquarium features, plants, touch tanks and more. Poulsbo. Poulsbo Heritage Museum. 19020 Front Street NE. 360/516-3975. Poulsbohistory.com. Cultural heritage and daily life of early Poulsbo residents.
1 day ago · Events Calendar. Throughout the year, we host a series of events that honor and celebrate the contributions of our nation’s Veterans. This calendar can help you plan your visit and reserve tickets.
