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Rare Blue Whales Spotted Feeding Near Oregon Coast

7/15/2025

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On June 27, 2025, a remarkable sight unfolded near Depoe Bay, Oregon, as whale biologist Carrie Newell observed four majestic blue whales feeding—a rare event indeed. Local fishermen played a crucial role in this discovery. Newell's research suggests that enticing feeding conditions may have lured these colossal creatures closer to shore.

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On June 27, 2025, a remarkable sight unfolded near Depoe Bay, Oregon, as whale biologist Carrie Newell observed four majestic blue whales feeding—a rare event indeed. Local fishermen played a crucial role in this discovery. Newell's research suggests that enticing feeding conditions may have lured these colossal creatures closer to shore.