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…
Tune in for the latest news about what’s going on with four new baby orcas born into the Southern Resident community and how your help on April 25th will feed these new little mouths! We’re joined by PenMet Park’s Eric Guenther to tell us all about it!
Correction – Sharon Grace was mistakenly named as Sharon Nelson, another great advocate for killer whales. Our apologies.
We’re joined by Howard Garrett to discuss the newly added member of the endangered Southern Residents – Lolita, who lives at the Miami Seaquarium and what the implications of this decision may be for Lolita’s future. Also, Anna Gullickson, floatplane pilot, tells us the story of how she initiated a bill in Washington State to ban cetaceans in captivity.
Lolita at the Miami Seaquarium
Photo: Anne-Marie van Dijk
High and low stories of 2014, latest news of new calf J50, accomplishments. Plus, IN STUDIO with Jim Freese and David Bain of Friends of North Creek Forest. Why are trees so important for killer whales? Listen in.
Doctoral candidate Jessica Lundin joins us on the Whale Scout Podcast this week to discuss her work studying endangered Southern Resident killer whales using scat (poop) samples. With the recent disappearance of new calf L120 and the startling lack of surviving calves over the last two years, Lundin’s research gives us insight into what might …
Continue reading “Jessica Lundin Talks Orca Moms and Babies”