Whale University

Launching in 2024, Whale University encompasses the educational programs of the Orca Behavior Institute with the goal of providing adults continuing education opportunities with science-based classes rooted in a shared passion for cetaceans.
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Upcoming Class Schedule‍


‍Spring 2027 (tentative)
Bigg's 201
Bigg's 201 Virtual
Year of the Whale
Whale Book Club

‍Fall 2027 (tentative)
The Art and Science of Southern Residents
Orca Acoustics
Whale Book Club
Year of the Whale

What is Whale U?

Upcoming Classes

Book Club: Early Relationships to Whales of the North Pacific

This series of books will take us back in time, giving a historic perspective on our relationship to whales of the North Pacific through three different lenses.

Fluking Around with Humpbacks

Dive deep into the world of humpback whales with this brand new Whale U offering!

Marine Mammals 101

If you are newer to learning about marine mammals of the Salish Sea, this is the class for you

Drawing and Painting Orcas

In this six week course we will learn about killer whales through the use of pencils and paint

Past classes (may be offered again in the future)

Book Club: Solitary Sociables

Learn about the compelling stories of Springer, Luna, and Keiko

50 Shades of Gray Whale

Learn about their unique natural history and population dynamics

OBI Creative Community: Connect, Create, Cope

We invite you to pause and "take a breath"

Bigg's 201 ~ A fully virtual version of our flagship class

Improve your scientific literacy through the lens of whale research

Bigg's 301

An advanced research class for those who have completed Bigg's 201

NORTHERN RESIDENTS AND SALMON FARMS

Learn about NRKW and the unique threats they face

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