Mark Sears, whose day job is managing Colman Pool (he also lives there) has been doing research on Orcas for more than 30 years. His direct personal experience with these marine mammals will be the subject of his presentation on Thursday Jan. 24 at C & P Coffee at 5612 Calfornia, Ave. SW. There is a $5 suggested donation.

Sears, from his location at Point Williams sights and is authorized to go and collect material such as uneaten fish parts and whale residue (feces and other material) that aids researchers in their study.

Also included in the event are updates from Seal Sitters and diver Laura James representing Tox-Ick.org.

Tickets are available from www.brownpapertickets.com

The talk begins at 6:30 and goes until 9pm.