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Orcas spotted in Penn Cove for the first time in over five decades
Oak Harbor, Washington, United States
7 Nov 2024
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2 Jul 2018
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25 May 2018
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Puget Sound, Washington, United States
24 Jan 2018
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21 Dec 2017
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Kirkland, Washington, United States
28 Aug 2015
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15 Aug 2009
King 5 News
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Marysville, Washington, United States
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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Orcas spotted in Penn Cove for the first time in over five decades
7 Nov 2024
Oak Harbor, Washington, United States
The Orca Conservancy said the sightings made history. Some whale watchers hope it will again raise awareness of the need to protect them.
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