Just like normalizing spying on your neighbors and turning in your spouse. I keep thinking of the movie "The Lives of Others." When did East Germany become the model for who we want to be?

Great, thanks! Appreciate it -

The shore was lined with people watching. We passed out binoculars and made sure everyone could see.

Moments like these keep me going, and remind me what's at stake, if agencies like NOAA go away. We have so much world to fight for. (Photos by Robin Sinner) 4/

The calves are the best news for these endangered pods. There are nine calves under 5 years old in the population, and six of them are female. The future is here. Whether they survive and thrive into adulthood is up to us. 3/

The orcas passed by in two tight groups: first K pod, then J pod. There are 15 whales in K pod, and 22 whales in J pod, including a pack of rambunctious calves, who breached and spyhopped along the way. 2/

They orcas passed by in two tight groups: first K pod, then J pod. There are 15 whales in K pod, and 22 whales in J pod, including a whole pack of rambunctious calves, who breached and spyhopped along the way. 2/