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Discover whales, dolphins and more in Orange County, CA

The American Cetacean Society is the first non-profit conservation group anywhere devoted to cetaceans - whales, dolphins and porpoises. ACS-OC provides a variety of resources that include expert speakers, naturalist training, and educational materials.

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FEATURED MONTHLY SPEAKER

Lori Marino

Tokitae, Kiska, and the Future for 18 Orcas

September 28, 2023

7:00 pm

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Up until recently, twenty captive orcas were residing in North America. I will present the scientific evidence for the poor welfare of captive orcas and discuss and update the development of an authentic whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia by the Whale Sanctuary Project.

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WELCOME TO THE AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY ORANGE COUNTY

The ACS-OC Mission:

The American Cetacean Society - Orange County, works to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitat through education, conservation and research. We believe cetacean education and outreach is one of the best ways to promote conservation efforts of cetaceans. Established over 50 years ago by a team of conservation giants; we aim to honor their legacy by continuing to be a leader in cetacean conservation.

Monthly speaker series.

Join us each month for insights and inspiring work from leaders in the field. Free admission and all are welcome.

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Become a Certified Naturalist.

Learn more about whales and dolphins and join us in representing ACS-OC.

Discover the Program

Explore and learn more about cetaceans.

Browse our library of cetacean fact sheets and learn more about these incredible creatures.

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WHALE WATCHING

Find and watch whales off the coast of Orange County

We work with all of the operators shown below to fulfill our Public Education mission. We have positive, productive relationships with all of them, based on our common desire for people to get out on the water, see whales, learn about them and fall in love with them.

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TAKE A DEEP DIVE AND
LEARN WITH ACS-OC

DISCOVER THE WONDER AND AWE

READ AND LEARN ALL ABOUT
CETACEAN SPECIES

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Join and support the mission of ACS-OC to protect cetaceans.

Join an elite organization that consists of marine biologists, conservationists, and citizens scientists that support the efforts of the world first cetacean conservation organization.

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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURING

Delaney Trowbridge

Special thanks and photo credits to Delaney Trowbridge, a professional wildlife photographer and tour guide based in Newport Beach. Delaney’s passion for cetacean conservation shines through her photography, and the ACS-OC proudly features many of her photos here.

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