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SOLD OUT! Winter Gathering featuring Orca Researchers Mark Sears and Maya Sears

This event is sold out. We won't be selling tickets at the door.

Join us to celebrate orca researcher Mark Sears and his 50 years of contributions to our understanding of orcas and other whales in central Puget Sound.

Mark has been a participant in and witness to the history and evolution of orca research in this region, including the last orca capture in Puget Sound and the first sighting of Tahlequah (J35) as a newborn calf. Mark was the first researcher to see Springer (A73) when she was stranded in Puget Sound, and his discovery led to her rescue, rehabilitation and reunion.

For the past decade Mark has been joined by his daughter Maya, a wildlife biologist. Their work has been critical to broadening our knowledge of the diets, behaviors and life histories of the endangered southern resident orcas. Mark and Maya will share photos and findings from recent encounters with southern residents, including two superpose!

Please join us for this special event, and help get the holiday season off to a good start. Get tickets now, this will likely sell out. We look forward to seeing you there!

About The Whale Trail

The Whale Trail (www.thewhaletrail.org) is a series of sites to view orcas and other marine mammals from shore. Our mission is to inspire appreciation and stewardship for orcas and other marine mammals. From 16 inaugural sites in Washington state, there are now more than 150, from California to British Columbia, The Whale Trail is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, headquartered in West Seattle. Join us!