Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-secret-lives-of-harbor-porpoises-puget-sounds-most-numerous-cetaceans-tickets-545089255637 Description: Join Dr. Hanson to learn about the research being done on harbor porpoises. There are several studies under way to understand their population, their communication and overall assessment of these beautiful porpoises. Location: Hospital Fort Flagler State Park Presenter: Brad Hanson, Ph.D. Brad is an ecologist with the Northwest Fisheries Science Center and is currently studying foraging and habitat use of Southern Resident killer whales and health assessment of harbor and Dall's porpoises. Previously, Brad worked as a Wildlife Biologist at the National Marine Mammal Laboratory in Seattle, WA. Brad received a Ph.D. from the University of Washington where he worked on the development of improved tag attachment systems for small cetaceans. He also holds an M.S. in Fisheries from the University of Washington and a B.A. in Zoology also from the University of Washington. Friends of Fort Flagler is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoring, preserving, and protecting the natural and historic resources of Fort Flagler State Park. Please support our state park by becoming a member, volunteering or donating to our organization. To learn more, visit https://friendsoffortflagler.org/
