A lecture on population trends and conservation status of the Southern Resident Orca
With Howard Takata, Orca Conservation Coordinator with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
About the lecture
Southern Resident orcas (also known as killer whales) are highly social and intelligent, uniquely feed exclusively on fish, primarily salmon, and live in tight-knit family pods, passing knowledge down through generations. Due to pollution, noise and vessel disturbance, loss of prey, and reproductive issues, these orcas are struggling to survive – their numbers having dwindled to only 74 individuals. Join Howard Takata, ODFW’s Orca Conservation Coordinator, to learn what we can do in Oregon to protect orcas.
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region, recommended for ages 10 and over.
Tickets
$8 suggested donation | Advance tickets recommended
About the Speaker
Howard Takata is the current Southern Resident Orca Conservation Coordinator at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, having received a degree in Fisheries Science from Oregon State University in 1995.
Questions? Email sciencepub@omsi.edu
Ticketing questions call 503.797.4000 x0
Frequently Asked Questions
To guarantee a seat at this event, we recommend you purchase your ticket in advance. Please show your ticket at the check-in table upon arrival. We will always have tickets available at the door. They are first-come, first-served and admission will remain a suggested donation.
Yes, the Hillsboro Downtown Station will have several food carts open late to accommodate Science Pub attendees. The indoor bar will be open to guests that are 21+.
The Hillsboro Downtown Station is fully wheelchair accessible. Seating will be tables with wooden benches, folding chairs, as well as spaces for wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
The Hillsboro Downtown station has a small adjacent lot, though there are additional parking options nearby:
– Parking stalls behind Umpqua Bank at 310 SE Washington Street
City of Hillsboro’s employee lot at 2nd and Washington Street, with 48 standard parking stalls and 2 handicapped parking stalls.
- – The Washington County parking structure at 1st and Washington Street.
On-street parking.
– If you’d prefer to take public transit, there are two TriMet MAX stops near the Station – the closest being 3rd and Washington Street. The next nearest stop is at Adams and Main Street.
Due to technical limitations for this location, the lecture will not be streamed for remote viewing.