Happy World Whale Day! According to dayoftheyear.com, World Whale Day originated in Hawaii with Maui’s Pacific Whale Foundation to bring attention to the plight of humpback whales. Since 1980, it has become a yearly event that raises awareness about whale species across the globe. In honor of the occasion, check the link in our bio to learn everything you need to know about 10 of Oregon’s most well known and documented gray whales. 🐳🐋 📸: GEMM Lab, Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University, individuwhale.com #whales #worldwhaleday #graywhales #oregon #oregoncoast #theoregonian