Qty: 1 remaining
Description: Singer’s mandible bone, or lower jaw, is specially adapted, like all marine mammals, to help concentrate sound waves towards the skull and inner ear bones. The mandible measures over 8 feet in length!

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• Adopted by Chian Wu & Alex Brown in memory of David Wu, our loving father and grandpa.

Ribs: $1,000
Qty: 27 remaining
Description: Singer’s ribs, like all whales, are more flexible than humans and highly adapted to withstand the extreme pressure and force experienced during deep dives which prevents lung collapse and the symptoms humans experience known as “the bends” where nitrogen bubbles form in the blood and tissues.

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• Adopted by Hazel Wilding in appreciation for the trillions of small miracles that comprise our natural world.
• Adopted by Beth and Rick Redick.

Atlas, Axis: $1,000 – Adopted
Description: Singer’s atlas bone, the first cervical vertebra (C1), supported his massive skull, protected his brainstem, and was crucial to the proper functioning of his entire spine. It is named for the mythical figure who carried the heavens. The axis bone (C2), like other whales, is specially adapted to limit head movement and maintain a streamlined body shape to increase mobility in the water.

• Atlas (C-1) adopted by Jane Neubauer in honor of all the dedicated people who work on Singer. May whales of the world thrive.
• Axis (C-2) adopted by Jeannie Berwick.

Thoracic Vertebrae: $750
Qty: 14
Description: Fourteen thoracic vertebrae function as anchoring points for each of Singer’s massive rib bones, providing stability to Singer’s streamlined structure and anchoring points for the gigantic muscles required for propulsion.

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Sternum: $750
Qty: 1
Description: Instead of a rigid breastbone that supports respiration, the gray whale’s sternum is a flattened, reduced bone attached to only the first pair of ribs. This adaptation is part of the extensive evolutionary changes that enabled whales to become fully aquatic divers.

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Humerus: $750 – Adopted
Description: Each of the upper arm bones is highly specialized for aquatic life, serving a key role in controlling the movement of the flipper for steering, balance, and braking. The upper shoulder joint is the only mobile joint on a whale’s body with a fused lower joint to form a paddle-like rigidity throughout the entire flipper, allowing the shoulder to control the whole fin.

• HR adopted by Mary and Arthur Brown in Honor of Sybil and Wesley Brown. 
• HL adopted by Michael and Nancy Kappelman. 

Cervical Vertebrae: $500                                                                                                                                                                                      Qty: 1 remaining
Description: The five cervical vertebrae, located at the top of Singer’s spine, are highly compressed to help stabilize the massive skull weight and reduce drag. Unlike many toothed whales, the cervical vertebrae are not fused together to allow some neck maneuverability for capturing and consuming their prey.

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• Adopted by Mary Kelly in memory of Michael Arjon Kelly, beautiful son.
• Adopted by Mark Nassutt dedicated to Mark Nassutti & Shannon Mahan. May humanity find the humility to learn from our mistakes.
• Adopted by Susan McClellan. Singer, may you continue to inspire others to protect our oceans
  
• Adopted by Rich and Susan Ahearn. 
• Adopted by Jake Heil and Mona Lisa Magal. Dear Whales, looking forward to communicating with you someday. So many questions!

Chevrons: $500
Qty: 10 remaining
Description: Chevron bones are V-shaped bones that float beneath the caudal vertebrae providing extra area for tail muscular attachment and to protect nerves and blood vessels from damage under pressure.

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• Adopted by Halbe Dougherty-Wood to my husband, Devon, thanks for steering through life with me.
• Adopted by the Fogard family to Patti Fogard.
• Adopted by Kathy and Bill Knowler.
• Adopted by Chris, Shirley, Sierra and Dylan Yang.

Hyoids: $500 – Adopted
Description: The hyoid bones anchor muscles responsible for controlling the tongue and the bottom of the mouth. They play a large role in feeding, swallowing, and vocalizations.

• Hyoid basihyal adopted by Jar and Roxanne Hood-Lyons in honor of their awesome kids, Vivian & Grant Lyons.
• Hyoid stylohyal-left adopted by Michael and Nancy Kappelman.
• Adopted by Nan Leiter and Ina Oppliger.

Radius or Ulna:  $500 – Adopted
Description: The fused radius and ulna, along with the other bones of the forelimb, create a broad and elongated flipper used for steering and turning, balancing in the water column, stopping, generating lift, and socializing.

• Radius adopted by VashonStrong. Merry Christmas from VashonStrong, we look forward to seeing Singer memorialized for posterity. 
• Radius adopted by Michael and Nancy Kappelman.
• Ulna adopted by Tyler Benjamin in honor of my amazing daughter Riley and this wonderful Island we call home.
• Ulna adopted by Ms. Hits Racquet Club. May Singer’s children’s children swim in healthy seas.

Lumbar and Caudal Vertebrae: $350
Qty: 27 remaining
Description: Lumbar (lower back) and Caudal (tail) vertebrae form the tail end of Singer’s spine and lack the processes (narrow projections) of other vertebrae. Here, the power of propulsion comes from massive tendons attaching huge muscles that extend into the powerful caudal fin (tail flukes).

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Lumbar Vertebrae

• Adopted by Toni Doane in remembrance of Tokitae. Singer, you are so fully cherished.
• Adopted by Elsa Croonquist in loving memory of Helen Carlstrom.
• Adopted by Amy Phillips in honor of Richard Phillips. 
• Adopted by Mike (Rocky) Hrachovec. May you swim forever in our vision. 
• Adopted by Kathryn, John, and Alex True in honor of the whales. Wishes for healthy, long lives! 
• Adopted by Adam and Ann Atwell. 
• Adopted by Michael Tracy in memory of Trina. 
• Adopted by Jen Williams for Quinn and River, my whale loving sons….
• Adopted by Keller Cyra.
• Adopted by Rebecca Benson.

Caudal Vertebrae 

• Adopted by Marianne Moriarty for Quin and Colin, who grew up on a beach on the Puget Sound. Thank you to VNC for their efforts in honoring our Sound and all the creatures that live in it.
• Adopted by Ann Edwards and John Payne in honor of the ocean currents that flowed for years over Singer’s fin and the Pacific ecosystem that sustained the prey whose parts are still visible in this very bone.
• Adopted by Roxanne Hood-Lyons for our fabulous grands – Kiera and Finney Lyons. 
• Adopted by The Bogaard Family for the migrating whales. May the oceans return to levels that can sustain you.

Vestigial Pelvic Bone: $2,000 – Adopted
Description: Whales have a pair of small, vestigial pelvic bones embedded in the muscle and flesh near the genital region. They are evolutionary proof that Singer’s ancestors once lived terrestrial lives. It is rare for these bones to be recovered from beached whales due to their location in the whale’s anatomy and only one was recovered from Singer.

• Adopted by Robert and Linda Mooney.

Jugal bone: $2,000 – Adopted
Description: Labeled the “mystery bone” for over a year, it took expert partners to identify this bone as an extremely rare jugal bone, a j-shaped eye socket bone that protects the eye from damage and supports facial muscles. These small unattached bones are seldom recovered with beached whales.

• Adopted by Guido and Karen Perla. 

Scapula : $2,000 – Adopted
Description: Each scapula provides attachment sites for all the muscles powering each pectoral fin. They connect to lower fin bones with a highly maneuverable ball-and-socket joint that aids in steering and maneuvering. They also play a role in thermoregulation due to the large quantity of blood vessels present in these huge shield-shaped bones.

• Right scapula adopted by Anne Guerry in honor of all of those who care for and/or are inspired by the oceans. Our wish is for Singer to sing in the hearts of all who behold him.
• Left scapula adopted by Jesse Dungan in dedication to Jesse and Meghan. We hope looking up at the scapula helps remind everyone, as they reach up to feel their own scapula, that (in an evolutionary sense) we are the same as the whales and we all depend on the ocean!

Carpals and Phalanges: $100
Description: These many small bones are arranged similarly to a human’s wrist and hand, but are fused with thick cartilage to form the rigid, flat, paddle shape of Singer’s fins.

• CR2 adopted by Zack Fowler in Honor of Madelaine Katz for leaping at the opportunity to be a whale ambassador. 
• CR3 adopted by Scott & Brandee Davis. Thank you for the life you have given, the community you have created and the quiet mornings we spent checking in on you.
• CR5 adopted by Susie Kalhorn in honor of Trish Howard. Fly high!
• CL1 adopted by Erin Keiper. Singer has impacted so many of us and will continue to teach us in the future. 
• CL2 adopted by Erin Keiper in dedication to Sarah Watson, Whale Ambassador. 
• CL3 adopted for Amma & Bappa. Thank you Singer. 
• CL4 adopted by Allison Reid.
• CL5 adopted by Dana Schuerholz for Vashon Green School students past, present and future. May we listen to, learn from and speak for whales!
• PR1a adopted by Caroline Matter in memory of Anne and Jim Martin. 
• PR1b adopted by Greg Rabourn in memory of Granny-J2. 
• PR1c adopted by Jule Elrod. 
• PR1d adopted by Michelle Casad for the Casad family. 
• PR2a adopted by the Healey Family. 
• PR2b adopted by Ellen Johnson. 
• PR2c adopted by Yvonne Kuperberg. 
• PR2d adopted by Trish Howard in honor of Skyler Howard for her lifelong compassion for animals. 
• PR2e adopted by Patricia Howard in honor of Harper Howard for her dedication to teaching the next generation. 
• PR3b adopted by Kathy Bosler. I’ve touched these magnificent creatures in their birthing lagoons in Baja . I shall be out to visit Singer.
• PR3c adopted by Carol Sussman for Caitlin. 
• PR3d adopted by Ted Sive. 
• PR4a adopted by Mike Kuperberg in dedication to  Mike and Jeanne Kuperberg. Keep the whales!
• PR4b adopted by Wendy Blair in honor of Shaylon Blair Stolk. We celebrate life’s wonders!
• PR4c adopted by Anna Sander for Laurie Tucker. 
• PL1a adopted by Jenny Stamper. 
• PL1b adopted by Laura Wheeler. 
• PL1c adopted by The Siebert-Royal Family for sweet Alyssa, who loves all the creatures. Live long, and prosper. 
• PL1d adopted by John and Merrilee Runyan in honor of Jen, Jason, Quinn and River for their deep love and generous stewardship of the Earth.
• PL2a adopted by The Humphries Family UK. 
• PL2b adopted by Dana Illo & Catherine Johnson in honor of Clark, Alice, Ezra and Cyrus. To our whale kin we send greetings and thanks.
• PL2e adopted by Jean Emmons. 
• PL3a adopted by the Kleyn Family. 
• PL3b adopted by the Westbrook Family. 
• PL3c adopted by Jay Williamson & Bailey De Longh.
• PL3d adopted by the Woodburne/Ely Family in honor of the scientists and science educators.
• PL3e adopted by Brooke Gassiot & Stephen Hilderbrand in memory of Paloma, who loved walking on KVI beach. We hope for continued conservation efforts so that the whales of the Puget Sound can thrive.
• PL4a adopted by Sheri and Bob Shull in honor of Wallace Shull, for your enthusiastic love of sea creatures! <3
• PL4c adopted by Sheri and Bob Shull in honor of William Shull, for your enthusiastic love of sea creatures! <3