In the middle of November, a young humpback whale stranded near Yachats, and unfortunately was humanly euthanized despite rescue efforts

In the middle of November, a young humpback whale stranded near Yachats, and unfortunately was humanly euthanized despite rescue efforts. Tribal members, scientists, and community volunteers came together to mourn, learn, and honor its life through ceremony and necropsy work.

At the Elakha Alliance, we stand with our coastal communities and Tribes in safeguarding Oregon’s waters for ALL who depend on them 💙.