Makah tribe receiving waiver to resume whaling tradition

The Makah tribe in Washington state receives waiver to resume whaling tradition

Critically Endangered Right Whale Sighting off Marin County Coast

A critically endangered right whale was spotted off the Marin County coast, thrilling scientists. The species was driven nearly to extinction by commercial whaling and faces ongoing threats from human activity. Very little is known about their movements and behaviors due to their rarity.