Scientists Respond to the Lone Beluga in Puget Sound
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In October 2021 sightings networks in Puget Sound such as Orca Network, have been buzzing with the bizarre sighting of a lone Beluga whale far from his or her family in Arctic homewaters. The whale has dazzled whale watchers on boats and from home viewing live helicopter footage from a news station. The beluga’s brilliant … Continue reading "Scientists Respond to the Lone Beluga in Puget Sound"
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