In October 2021 sightings networks in Puget Sound such as Orca Network, have been buzzing with the bizarre sighting of a lone Beluga whale far from his or her family in Arctic homewaters. The whale has dazzled whale watchers on boats and from home viewing live helicopter footage from a news station. The beluga’s brilliant … Continue reading "Scientists Respond to the Lone Beluga in Puget Sound" The post Scientists Respond to the Lone Beluga in Puget Sound appeared first on Whale Scout.

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Scientists Respond to the Lone Beluga in Puget Sound

Celebrating the theme of “We are Family” we’re taking a deep dive into the social interconnectedness of orcas and exploring concepts of culture both in the behavior of whales and our own diverse relationships with the species. This year we’ll be reading the National Geographic magazine “Secrets of the Whales” edition and “Spirits of the … Continue reading "Spirits of the Coast: Indigenous Media Maker Nikki Sanchez Talks New Book" The post Spirits of the Coast: Indigenous Media Maker Nikki Sanchez Talks New Book appeared first on Whale Scout.

Spirits of the Coast: Indigenous Media Maker Nikki Sanchez Talks New Book

The recently published National Geographic series Secrets of the Whales takes a deep dive into the cultural lives of whales. On this episode we learn about culture in Pacific Northwest killer whales (orcas) from Dr. John Ford from his 40+ years of experience. What exactly is culture in animals? Why is it such a contentious … Continue reading "Orca Culture: Dr. John Ford Shares His Experiences Studying Whales" The post Orca Culture: Dr. John Ford Shares His Experiences Studying Whales appeared first on Whale Scout.

Orca Culture: Dr. John Ford Shares His Experiences Studying Whales

June is Orca Action Month in the Pacific Northwest! Amanda Colbert joins the podcast to give listeners a preview of what’s to come. Here’s a hint: orca-tastic events both online and in-person for the whole family! Learn how to craft a letter to policy-makers, join an art class or trash pick-up, plus SO MUCH MORE … Continue reading "Orca Action Month Special Preview with Amanda Colbert!" The post Orca Action Month Special Preview with Amanda Colbert! appeared first on Whale Scout.

Orca Action Month Special Preview with Amanda Colbert!

The SeaDoc Society recently launched a new podcast called, Pod of Orcas: Saving Southern Resident Killer Whales. On this episode we talk with Justin Cox, SeaDoc Communications and Marketing Manager about the podcast, how it came about, and how it aims to make a difference for endangered Southern Resident killer whales. To be explored similar … Continue reading "SeaDoc’s New Podcast Shares the Orcas’ Stories" The post SeaDoc’s New Podcast Shares the Orcas’ Stories appeared first on Whale Scout.

SeaDoc’s New Podcast Shares the Orcas’ Stories

Dive deep into the world of whales with Secrets of the Whales. On this episode of the Whale Scout podcast we talk with Brian Skerry, National Geographic Explorer and Photographer, about a three-year project uncovering stories of whale culture. The Disney+ original series Secrets of the Whales, from National Geographic, premieres Earth Day, April 22. … Continue reading "Secrets of the Whales with National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Brian Skerry" The post Secrets of the Whales with National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Brian Skerry appeared first on Whale Scout.

Secrets of the Whales with National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Brian Skerry

Alexandra Morton, an orca communication and behavior scientist turned salmon activist, returns to the Whale Scout podcast to discuss her just-released new book, “Not on My Watch: How A Renegade Whale Biologist Took On Governments and Industry To Save Wild Salmon.” An engaging speaker and storyteller, Alexandra shares the emotional, dynamic ongoing struggle to remove […] The post New Book, Not on My Watch – Interview with author Alexandra Morton appeared first on Whale Scout.

New Book, Not on My Watch – Interview with author Alexandra Morton

Executive Director of Save Our Wild Salmon Coalition, Joseph Bogaard, shares promising news about the future of the Columbia Basin and lower Snake River dams. Idaho Republican Congressman Mike Simpson has proposed a plan to recover salmon with a free-flowing Snake River and ensure the prosperity of regional communities. As of today, the plan would […] The post A New, Damless, Vision for the Lower Snake River and Columbia Basin appeared first on Whale Scout.

A New, Damless, Vision for the Lower Snake River and Columbia Basin

On this podcast we typically closely follow the story of the Southern Resident killer whales, but on this episode we talk with our friend Colleen Weiler from Whale and Dolphin Conservation about her work on North Atlantic Right whales. Join us on a trip to the Atlantic Ocean to learn about these large baleen whales, […] The post Let’s Talk Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales with Colleen Weiler from WDC appeared first on Whale Scout.

Let’s Talk Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales with Colleen Weiler from WDC

Learn all about Sound Action’s new project – an underwater camera! This video and audio live-stream will hopefully capture orcas at a popular whale watching spot, Point Robinson, which is also an aquatic reserve in south Puget Sound. Executive Director, Amy Carey shares her personal story coming to protect endangered orcas and the work that […] The post Sound Action’s New Underwater Orca Camera – Amy Carey appeared first on Whale Scout.

Sound Action’s New Underwater Orca Camera – Amy Carey

Executive Producer and Presenter Alexandra Johnston joins the Whale Scout podcast to share an update on the upcoming film, Searching for Chinook. Footage was captured during the dramatic summer of 2018 on San Juan Island when J35 Tahlequah lost and carried her dead calf on a “tour of grief” and J50 Scarlet slowly and tragically […] The post Upcoming Film, Searching for Chinook with Alexandra Johnston appeared first on Whale Scout.

Upcoming Film, Searching for Chinook with Alexandra Johnston

The federal government decided in July of 2020 to keep the four lower Snake River dams in place, knowingly turning against the best option for salmon recovery and for the benefit of endangered Southern Resident killer whales in desperate need of additional prey resources. With this long-awaited and expensive federal already decision made, where do […] The post Feds Won’t Remove Snake River Dams for Salmon, Orcas – Now What? Next steps with Joseph Bogaard appeared first on Whale Scout.

Feds Won’t Remove Snake River Dams for Salmon, Orcas – Now What? Next steps with Joseph Bogaard

Possibly the best news story of all of 2020, J35 Tahlequah gives birth to a new calf, just two years after her “tour of grief” where she carried a deceased baby 17 days and over 1,000 miles. We talk with Dave Ellifrit and Katie Jones of the Center for Whale Research who were both on […] The post Researchers’ firsthand accounts of Tahlequah’s new calf, cause for celebration or concern? appeared first on Whale Scout.

Researchers’ firsthand accounts of Tahlequah’s new calf, cause for celebration or concern?

Sarah Fesenmyer and Michael Milstein of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration share a new blog series called “Southern Resident Connections.” The blog aims to connect the public with new and exciting research on the endangered Southern Resident killer whales and ways everyone can be involved. Hear about inspiring habitat restoration projects, microplastics found in […] The post Connecting Orca Science, Policy, and the Community: NOAA’s New Southern Resident Connections Blog appeared first on Whale Scout.

Connecting Orca Science, Policy, and the Community: NOAA’s New Southern Resident Connections Blog

Following interviews with the authors of Orca: The Whale Called Killer, Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught us, and Endangered Orcas: The Story of the Southern Residents, your Orca Month Book Club co-hosts Whitney Neugebauer and Colleen Weiler discuss all three books. They compare notes, offer insights and personal experiences, and share hope […] The post Orca Month Book Club Recap Discussion with Colleen Weiler and Whitney Neugebauer appeared first on Whale Scout.

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