Science Pub Hillsboro: Conserving Oregon's Orcas

Name: Science Pub Hillsboro: Conserving Oregon's Orcas
Start: 2025-09-22T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-22T21:00:00-07:00
Location: 320 SE Baseline St, Hillsboro, OR 97123-4010, United States

Schedule

Mon Sep 22 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

320 SE Baseline St, Hillsboro, OR 97123-4010, United States | Hillsboro, OR

A lecture on population trends and conservation status of the Southern Resident Orca
With Howard Takata, Orca Conservation Coordinator with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
About the lecture
Southern Resident orcas (also known as killer whales) are highly social and intelligent, uniquely feed exclusively on fish, primarily salmon, and live in tight-knit family pods, passing knowledge down through generations. Due to pollution, noise and vessel disturbance, loss of prey, and reproductive issues, these orcas are struggling to survive – their numbers having dwindled to only 74 individuals. Join Howard Takata, ODFW’s Orca Conservation Coordinator, to learn what we can do in Oregon to protect orcas.
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region, recommended for ages 10 and over.
$8 suggested donation | Advance tickets recommended
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Ticketing questions call 503.797.4000 x0