SeaDoc Society is a nonprofit marine science organization based on
Orcas Island
Orcas Island () is the largest of the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest, which are in the northwestern corner of San Juan County, Washington.
History and naming of the island
The name "Orcas" is a shortened form of ''Horcasitas,'' fro ...
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Washington
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* Washington (state), United States
* Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States
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. They work to ensure the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education. SeaDoc Society is a program of the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center at the
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine The University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine is the largest veterinary school in the United States. Established in 1948, the school is the primary health resource for California's various animal populations. In 2020, the school ...
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They fund and conduct research and produce a wildlife web series called ''Salish Sea Wild'' and a podcast called ''Pod of Orcas.'' Their work has also lead to community outreach including plans to address oil spills and its effects on marine life.
References
Salish Sea
University of California, Davis
Non-profit organizations based in Washington (state)
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