Learn more about the need for a wildlife hospital for marine mammals and turtles in Puget Sound. Lesanna Lahner, Executive Director and Veterinarian, explains why SR3’s mission is so important and how their group will work with other organizations currently working with stranded animals. Plus, how YOU can help!
NOAA scientist Dawn Noren talks about studying contaminants transferred from killer whales to their calves. This work on captive animals can help understand the physiology of Southern Resident killer whales and some of the challenges they face as an endangered distinct population segment.
Photo Credit: SeaWorld San Diego
Enjoy messages celebrating J2, Granny from naturalists Ariel Yseth, Rylee Jensen, Stephanie Dawes, Sara Hysong-Shimazu, Monika Wieland-Shields, and author Mark Leiren-Young.
Mark Malleson / Center for Whale Research
Interview with Mark Leiren-Young, the author of the new book, The Killer Whale Who Changed the World, about the first captive killer whale, Moby Doll. We chat about her story and the amazing legacy left behind to her extended family of Southern Resident killer whales.
Ari Friedlaender talks with us about his research on whales in Antarctica. His work is featured on National Geographic’s show Continent 7: Antarctica which has it’s season finale on Tuesday, December 20th. Learn how whales are recovering from whaling and responding to climate change in Antarctica, plus how you can tag along on his next trip!
We’re back and joined by Monika Wieland talking about the upcoming CALF workshop in Friday Harbor and her latest projects researching killer whales with her new group Orca Behavior Institute. Learn about the latest steps being taken to protect killer whales and how your voice is needed to make a difference.
David Neiwert talks about how his personal experiences shaped this great book…
We’re talking about our upcoming Helpin’ Out event on June 27th and ways you can help Bothell’s last great forest! David Bain answers why baby killer whales around four or five months of age have splotchy skin – something we’re seeing on J51 and L121 these days…
NOAA Protected Resources Division’s Lynne Barre joins us to talk about the new Species in the Spotlight campaign featuring eight endangered species, including Southern Resident killer whales…
We’re joined by NOAA’s Donna Darm discussing proposed Makah whaling. She helps us through the legal issues and explains the alternatives listed in the latest Draft Environmental Impact Statement. NOAA is seeking public comment on this topic through June 11th…