Catherine Lo

Marine wildlife biologist & ecologist🐋👩‍💻SciDiver🤿 Salish Sea research, health & conservation @SeaDocSociety. MS @HarborBranch. BS @OregonState @HatfieldMSC

[Catherine Lo @CetaceanCat]

New paper!📣🗞️

I’m thrilled to share our work published in @marinemammalogy. Thanks to coauthors at @SeaDocSociety @sandiegozoo @NOAAFisheries and the Center for Whale Research, as well as, all of our supporters for making this possible! 🐋

Check out links below to read more!

[The SeaDoc Society @SeaDocSociety]

Our Research Assistant @CetaceanCat reviewed more than 1,000 clips of how killer whales respond (or don't respond) to the presence of a research drone. This new collaborative study explores a non-invasive tool for collecting killer whale breath samples.

https://t.co/DSrYq8h4cX

[The SeaDoc Society @SeaDocSociety]

Celebrate Halloween by joining our devilish dive team as we take part in the underwater exorcism of an evil ghost net! These nets can remain in the environment killing wildlife for years or even decades.

https://t.co/1LjmzIpX04

[The SeaDoc Society @SeaDocSociety]

Today's brand-new episode of Salish Sea Wild is all about white #sturgeon, a prehistoric fish species that dates back to when dinosaurs walked the earth & megalodon swam the seas.

Join us & @SturgeonSlayers on the Fraser River as we go fishing for dragons in the name of science!

[The Seattle Times @seattletimes]

BREAKING: The last surviving southern resident killer whale in captivity, known as Lolita or Tokitae, has died before she could be returned to the PNW. https://t.co/N8khx05wsU

[UC Davis Research @UCDavisResearch]

Scientists from @SeaDocSociety, a UC Davis veterinary program, are concerned about gray patches observed on the skin of #endangered southern resident killer whales. Study link in the story. @PLOSONE
https://t.co/JQzysGojtf

[The SeaDoc Society @SeaDocSociety]

We bring the latest high-tech gear into the fight to save endangered Southern Resident #killerwhales. With fewer than 75 remaining, each orca’s life is critically important to the survival of the entire population…

[The SeaDoc Society @SeaDocSociety]

“Please don’t act like you’re in a Wes Anderson film on the dive today.”

[The SeaDoc Society @SeaDocSociety]

Sunflower sea stars play a critical role in marine ecosystems, dining on spiny sea urchins to protect the Salish Sea’s lush kelp forests from overgrazing. Check out this great @seattletimes feature about some hopeful science.

https://t.co/j4FjYqI321

[Leila Lemos @leila_lemos]

🚨 Call for papers for the upcoming special issue
"Threats to Cetacean Health"
Edited by myself and @HauserDavis
https://t.co/xMZaJDi8SC #mdpianimals via @Animals_MDPI

[The SeaDoc Society @SeaDocSociety]

Meet the Rockfish!

[The Seattle Times @seattletimes]

A new state report says the booming population of seals and sea lions is likely impeding salmon recovery efforts. Lethal intervention is under discussion. https://t.co/hjfZXu4dXf

[The SeaDoc Society @SeaDocSociety]

Today is #GivingTuesday and we have some big news! On this global day of generosity, your support of the #SalishSea and its wildlife is worth DOUBLE thanks to two longtime SeaDoc donors!

They'll match every dollar up to $100K! Learn more & donate here! https://t.co/Whq0Pv7uId

[Catherine Lo @CetaceanCat]

@leila_lemos @SciReports @GemmLabOSU Congrats leila!!! 😍👏🏻🐋

[Catherine Lo @CetaceanCat]

@GemmLabOSU @SciReports Congrats!!!🥳🐋💩 @leila_lemos

[The SeaDoc Society @SeaDocSociety]

Our Science Director Joe Gaydos will be live on @cbcradio's @AllPointsWestBC to talk about the rescue of an entangled Steller sea lion sometime around 4:30 PST. Listen live!

https://t.co/GsV9H4YTxM

[The SeaDoc Society @SeaDocSociety]

When a Steller sea lion was spotted suffering from a deadly plastic entanglement near treacherous rocks, our team set out to save its life.

For the first time ever, the footage from that mission is being shared. It goes live here at 9AM!

https://t.co/3SSUiF1ngb

[DFO Pacific @DFO_Pacific]

It’s a girl! 🎉 Scientists from our Marine Mammal Conservation Program working near #SwiftsureBank in BC were able to identify new Southern Resident #KillerWhale calf K45 as female! Welcome to the pod little one!

[The SeaDoc Society @SeaDocSociety]

It’s beautiful! Great work, Dean! 🙌

All purchases support science and conservation of Southern Resident Killer Whales.

[The SeaDoc Society @SeaDocSociety]

A Minke whale that was discovered dead and floating two days ago most likely died from being struck by a ship, according to researchers. (1/)

[Catherine Lo @CetaceanCat]

This was my 1st large whale necropsy! Tap to see what our preliminary finds are from this minke whale necropsy. It’s devastating this individual suffered due to human impacts. Thanks to all partners involved for making this a safe & efficient process https://t.co/3gvyyakfRx