We evaluated harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena (Linnaeus, 1758)) strandings in the Salish Sea to determine calving seasonality (1980–2015). A total of

Pinniped strandings can be used as a proxy to evaluate the impacts of anthropogenic activities on the local marine environment.

Gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) in northwest Washington were studied, with the aims to: (1) increase understanding of gray whale use of

Humans remember the past and use that information to plan future actions. Lab experiments that test memory for the location

Shelf break systems are ecologically important regions of the ocean, and are often characterized by enhanced productivity and high densities

Social structure can have a significant impact on divergence and evolution within species, especially in the marine environment, which has

Laterally bent dorsal fins are rarely observed in free-ranging populations of cetaceans, contrary to captivity, where most killer whale Orcinus

To effectively protect and manage marine mammals, contemporary information on their abundance and distribution is essential. Several factors influence present-day

In Southern Puget Sound, PCB levels tend to be highest at or near the areas of highest population density, industry,