FEAR: The impact of killer whales on baleen whales

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 am

2030 SE Marine Science Drive., Newport, OR, United States, Oregon 97365 | Newport

OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center
Publisher/HostOSU Hatfield Marine Science Center
FEAR: The impact of killer whales on baleen whales
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LOCATION: Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building, Carmen Ford Phillips Auditorium
SOCIAL HOUR: 5-6 p.m., Food and beverages available for purchase
TALK BEGINS: 6 p.m.
ONLINE OPTION: Visit https://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/main/science-tap
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY: The biggest whales surely rule the world, don’t they?
Surprisingly, this is not true. A new understanding of Orca attacks and the fear they cause in baleen whales may have shaped where and how whales migrate, how they sing, and their growth rates, among many other aspects of their behavior, ecology, and evolution.
This engaging peek into the world of whale evolution is presented by Trevor Branch, Professor of Aquatic & Fishery Science at the University of Washington. His research focuses on solving biological problems through data synthesis and mathematical models. His research team works on a variety of research projects that model fisheries and whale populations.
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2030 SE Marine Science Drive., Newport, OR, United States, Oregon 97365

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