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American Cetacean Society - Los Angeles Chapter (ACS/LA)
Founded in 1967, the American Cetacean Society protects whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions.
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Commemorating 40 Years, Gray Whale Census
On Dec. 1st, 2024, Alisa Schulman-Janiger was recognized for her 40 years of dedication as Director and Coordinator of ACS-LA’s Gray Whale Census and Behavior Project by the Mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes, John Cruikshank. The ACS-LA Board was joined by Census citizen...
Gray Whale Census update March 2024
Gray Whale Census morning crew M'Liz Callender, Petrina Long, Joanne Kajiyama, and Caroline DeGraaf, 2024 February 29, Point Vicente Interpretie Center, by Alisa Schulman-Janiger. Southbound gray whale mom and calf, photographed from our Census station at the Point...
Gray Whale Census Summary 2014-2015
Photo by Alisa Schulman-JanigerACS/LA GRAY WHALE CENSUS AND BEHAVIOR PROJECT: 2014-2015 Census Project Director/Coordinator: Alisa Schulman-Janiger Email: janiger@cox.net For daily sighting details, please visit: www.acs-la.org Higher gray whale counts, record...
Gray Whale Census Summary 2017-2018
Photo by Nancy Rhodes ACS/LA GRAY WHALE CENSUS AND BEHAVIOR PROJECT: 2017-2018 Census Project Director/Coordinator: Alisa Schulman-Janiger Email: janiger@cox.net For daily sighting details, please visit: www.acs-la.org Our third highest southbound calf counts...
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ACS/San Francisco, Webinar tonight: 7pm-830pm! Marc Webber is the March Speaker on "Baja in Spring – An Extravaganza of Marine Life"
REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/acs-sfbay-MarcWebber-FB
Marc will shares his knowledge and photos from what truly is an extravaganza and celebration of marine life. Through his images, he will take us on a journey to visit the birthing sites of gray whales, and witness the season's burst of life with blue whales, humpbacks, dolphins, seabirds, and pinniped species that include elephant seals, Guadalupe fur seals, California sea lions, and more! ... See MoreSee Less
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Gray Whale Webinar, 5pm PDT today! National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series: "Prevalence of algal toxins in gray whales feeding in Northwest Washington, USA"
Join Adrianne Akmajian, Marine Ecologist / Marine Ecology Division Manager, Makah Fisheries Management as she shares her research on harmful algal bloom toxins, which are prevalent along the Pacific Coast of North America and may be detected in marine wildlife without deleterious effects on health. They measured concentrations of domoic acid and saxitoxin in fecal samples from free-swimming gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) feeding on the northwest coast of Washington, USA in the summer and fall of 2018 and 2019. Concentrations in gray whale feces were compared to those measured in shellfish and to phytoplankton cell counts taken over the same time period. Photo-identification of individual whales allowed for insights about feeding location and exposure to toxins.
Register here! register.gotowebinar.com/register/8302759093071762009?utm_medium=email&utm_source=GovDelivery&fbc... ... See MoreSee Less
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ACS/LA Gray Whale Census and Behavior Project Update, Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center, 24 March 2025: 2 northbound GRAY WHALES, during another extremely foggy day, with poor visibility after 830 am! We spotted 2 solo GRAY WHALES in the afternoon very close to shore. We only spotted the second whale once, as the fog rolled back for a moment: then it rolled back in, and swallowed all visibility. We also spotted COMMON DOLPHINS and coastal BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS. (Summary by Census Director Alisa Schulman-Janiger).
*Photos today: Foggy afternoon (by anchor Miriam Moses); foggy morning (by coanchor Kathy Wanchek)
Gray Whales Today:
Southbound: 0
Northbound: 2
Total: 2
Gray Whales to date (since 1 Dec)
Southbound: 118
Northbound. 286
Total: 404
Southbound calves: 0
Northbound calves: 0
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On Saturday, ACS-LA members had the incredible opportunity to visit the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro, where we got a firsthand look at the lifesaving work being done to rehabilitate sick and injured seals and sea lions along our coast.
After the tour, we gathered for a casual lunch to connect, reflect, and share our passion for marine life conservation.
One major topic of discussion: the recent domoic acid event affecting marine mammals in Southern California. Domoic acid is a neurotoxin produced by harmful algal blooms. When marine animals—like sea lions, dolphins, and seals—eat contaminated fish, it can lead to serious neurological symptoms including seizures, disorientation, and even death.
The Marine Mammal Care Center has been on the frontlines, responding to this crisis with round-the-clock care and public education.
We’re so grateful to the MMCC team for their hospitality and for everything they do to protect ocean health.
If you see one of these animals on the beach, please let a lifeguard know and call the Marine Mammal Care Center at 1-800-39-WHALE, or 1-800-399-4253 ... See MoreSee Less
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ACS/LA Gray Whale Census and Behavior Project Update, Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center, 23 March 2025: 12 northbound GRAY WHALES! Our first 2 sightings were skinny solo adults that joined and continued on together. A trio of adults looked healthy; one fluked. Another solo adult was in good condition. One pair included a skinny whale with a dip behind its head where there should have been a raised fat pad, and a protruding scapula (shoulder blade). Another solo adult had a white spot in front of its first knuckle. Our last whale kept a low profile, and was lost in our sun glare. GRAY WHALES fluked in 5 of 9 sightings; all passed within a mile of shore. We also spotted COMMON DOLPHINS and coastal BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS. (Summary by Census Director Alisa Schulman-Janiger).
*Photos today: solo gray whale fluking in sighting #6 (by observer Cheryl DeMatteis); Point Vicente Lighthouse (by observer Erlinda Cortez); juvenile red-tailed hawk (by observer Robin Riggs); California poppy (by anchor Cynthia Woo).
Gray Whales Today:
Southbound: 0
Northbound: 12
Total: 12
Gray Whales to date (since 1 Dec)
Southbound: 118
Northbound. 284
Total: 402
Southbound calves: 0
Northbound calves: 0
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