Photo Archive

Luna
Luna must be very lonely. Photo by Mary-Lou Hascarl.
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This human is too close to Luna and is teaching him captive whale behavour
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If he was with his pod they would be teaching him to stay away from boats for his own safety
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Despite his loneliness, Luna always has a smile on his face.
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Luna playing his favorite game - pushing a boat around in circles. He would rather be playing with his family.
Lost
Luna's brother was born in 2002, but Luna has never met him. Luna, pictured here, has been lost for two years. Photo: Soundwatch
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Luna is spy hopping, interacting with humans on the boat.
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Luna has been cut several times. Here you can see a gash in his chin. Photo taken July 2002 by Shannon Carifelle.
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This child is with his parent. Luna would love to be with his family too.
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Luna is seeking attention from the people on this boat. He would prefer the attention of his family.
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Luna will never hear his pod again unless he is moved closer to their vocal range. Photo: Doug McCutchen, Soundwatch
Reunite
Luna has been seperated from his family for almost two years. It's time to reunite them. Photo: Meghan Hanrahan
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These people do not realize that they are harming Luna's chance of a successful reunion with his family.
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Luna should be learning how to live in his natural habitat, not how to play with humans.
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This cut on Luna is likely from a boat propeller. If Luna were with his family, they would teach him the danger of boats.
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Luna is lonely. Unfortunately, he spends time at docks seeking attention. He should be socializing with his own kind.
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Luna is lonely. Unfortunately, he spends time at docks seeking attention. He should be socializing with his own kind.
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Luna likes to play with the tires on the dock. This human doesn’t realize that engaging Luna reinforces his non-wild behavior.
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Some businesses exploit whales. Luna needs to be left alone. Luna’s interactions with boats and humans will be tragic if he is not reunited with his family.
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Luna was recently caught in a net with his blow-hole submerged. Whales are mammals that need to breathe. Luna’s family would teach him the dangers of fishing nets.
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Here you can see the cut Luna sustained late August, 2003. It is believed that he will be injured less frequently if reunited with his family. Courtesy of the Luna Stewardship Project.
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Luna likes to play with boats. This cut is the result. Photo taken July 2003 by Shannon Carifelle.
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Luna is swimming near a boat which causes a concern for the boater's and Luna's safety.
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Luna is playing with a sea plane.
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Luna is resting here. After exhibiting excitable behavior in attempts to attract attention, Luna goes into 1-2 resting periods where he brings his tail above water.
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Luna is seen here swimming near the shore in Muchalaht Inlet.
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Luna, photographed near the docks. This is a good representation of his actual size. Many close-up photos make him look bigger.
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Luna is alone.
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Here, Luna is investigating a boat motor.
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One of Luna's favorite activities is bow riding.
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Luna is seen here swimiming near the Gold River docks.
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Luna is looking for attention.
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Luna at the dock near Gold River.
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Luna, at the end of a spy hop.