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UAV Reveals Killer Whales in Striking Detail
12:31
Unmanned aerial vehicle allows scientists to study killer whale health and reproduction while also offering a glimpse into the family life of these social animals.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Offers a New View of Killer Whales
11:09
For the first time, scientists have used an unmanned aerial vehicle to photograph killer whales from above. This gives scientists a new way to monitor killer whale health and reproduction while giving us all a stunning new view of the species.
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Killer Whale and Salmon Genetics, Featuring Dr. Kim Parsons
2:33
Short video featuring Dr. Kim Parsons talking about genetic analysis of killer whale poop to understand what populations of salmon they depend on.
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Orphan Orca: Saving Springer (5 min)
5:17
In 2002, an orphaned killer whale was discovered in Puget Sound. Follow Springer's amazing rescue in this film and celebrate the 10 year anniversary of her successful reunion and recovery.
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Be Whale Wise PSA
0:32
Puget Sound orcas are an endangered species and that means stepped up enforcement of special rules to view them. Stay at least 200 yards from orcas. Keep out of their path, and never feed them. Check the federal guidelines at at BeWhaleWise.org
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Infrared Video of Gray Whale Migration
1:07
This infrared video shows two gray whales migrating south along the California coast. A computer automatically identifies the whales and estimates how many are present. It also must contend with false signals caused by diving birds and other animals.
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The Science Behind Gray Whale Research
5:13
An interview with NOAA scientists about how they study gray whales and their migration patterns. Scientists use photo identification to understand more about where Western North Pacific gray whales go over winter.
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Gray Whale Research Part 1: Born to Migrate
4:36
The first in a series of three videos about North Pacific gray whale research and conservation, "Born to Migrate" describes the migration of eastern North Pacific gray whales - where they travel and why. https://swfsc.noaa.gov/GrayWhales/
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Gray Whale Research Part 2: From the Brink of Extinction to Recovery
3:55
The second of three videos about gray whale research and conservation, "From the Brink of Extinction to Recovery" describes how the eastern population recovered and how the western population has yet to do so. https://swfsc.noaa.gov/GrayWhales/
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Gray Whale Research Part 3: The Rigors of Research
4:07
The third in a series of three videos about gray whale research and conservation, "The Rigors of Research" describes how how SWFSC scientists identify gray whales and figure out where they go. https://swfsc.noaa.gov/GrayWhales/
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Bidding Aloha to a Baby Whale
8:31
Stranded Melon-headed whale in Hawaii.