Our Story
MarEcoTel is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of a small group of biologists whose mission is to support the conservation of marine species and populations by conducting scientific research into their biology, behavior, and physiology for use by managers and stakeholders. We promote the development, improvement, and use of technologies that support our research.

​Our overarching goal is to improve public knowledge and awareness of these species and the ways that human activities affect them. We are based on the wooded shores of Hood Canal in western Washington state, but our work takes us all over the world. 
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MarEcoTel News and Highlights
Group of Cuvier's beaked whales at the ocean surface during sonar response study

New paper published in Movement Ecology about goose-beaked whale sonar response. 4/24/2026

Global map showing dive behavior comparison sites for beaked whales worldwide

New paper published in Marine Mammal Science about global comparisons in diving behavior of beaked whales. 9/17/2025

Close-up of whale skin showing wound healing progress after LIMPET satellite tag attachment

New paper published in Journal of Cetacean Research and Management about wound healing from LIMPET tagging. 10/15/2025

Breaching humpback whale

New paper published in Journal of Cetacean Research and Management about large whale satellite tag development. 7/14/2025

Underwater footage still showing Cuvier's beaked whale during diving physiology research

New paper published in Experimental Physiology about diving physiology in goose-beaked whales. 9/30/2025

Freefly Astro Max drone in flight over ocean during marine mammal research

Check out Freefly Systems video featuring our work with the Astro Max, with modifications by Drone Amplified. 2/26/2025

Photos Wanted for Research!

MarEcoTel manages the West Coast fin whale and Cuvier's beaked whale catalogs and is actively involved with North Pacific right whale research. We have created a photo-documentation guide for contributors. Please download, share, and contact us with any questions!