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Trailer: Pod of Orcas Season Two
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05/19/22 • 0 min
Welcome to Pod of Orcas! Last season, we dove deep with an endangered population of killer whales, and we met some brilliant scientists and storytellers along the way. This season, we’re zooming out. We’re gonna look at the place they call home, which is also the place we call home. And by that I do mean the Salish Sea and its 8 million people and two large cities with bustling ports and shipping routes, but I also mean the Pacific Ocean, the planet, all of it.
We’ll look at everything from dire stories of near extinction to inspirational stories of recovery to stories that are just cool or downright weird.
How do we maintain hope amid so much grim climate news? Could Chinook salmon go extinct in our lifetime? What makes poop so crucial to marine mammal research? And why do human feet keep washing up on Salish Sea shores?
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10/05/23 • 61 min
This is the story of a mysterious fish that washed up on Orcas Island on July 11, 2023. That fish was a six-foot long Pacific bluefin tuna—a species that had never in history been documented in the inland waters of the Salish Sea. Bluefin are a delicacy that can sell for millions of dollars. Why was it here?
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05/28/24 • 57 min
Human feet have been washing up on beaches in the Pacific Northwest's Salish Sea since at least 2007. But why? Turns out there are scientific explanations for "why feet?" and "why here?"
The answer sheds light on why the ecosystem's name—The Salish Sea—is important, and why place names matter in general.
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GUESTS:
Erika Engelhaupt, author of Gory Details
https://erikaengelhaupt.com/gory-details-book/
David Trimbach, Conservation Social Scientist at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
14. Our team reflects on 2023
Pod of Orcas
12/23/23 • 38 min
Join the whole SeaDoc Society team as we reflect on 2023 and look ahead to 2024. Thanks for listening to the show and for supporting our work.
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05/03/23 • 41 min
Our guest today is Kevin Campion, founder of Deep Green Wilderness and a board member for the SeaDoc Society.
In this episode we talk about the North Pacific Right Whale. Kevin and his crew have made an excellent new film called Right Over the Edge—all about their search for this elusive and severely endangered species, which used to number in the 10s of thousands and now is down to about 30.
The SeaDoc Society will be hosting a free screening of the movie on Orcas Island on the evening of Thursday May 18th at the SeaView Theatre. That event marks the in-person return of our popular Ocean Night series. Put it on your calendar and join us!
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RIGHT WHALE RESOURCES
- Right Over the Edge film - https://www.rightwhalefilm.com/
- Right Whale Website - https://www.northpacificrightwhale.org/
- Deep Green Wilderness - https://www.deepgreenwilderness.com/
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SCREENINGS
May 18 at 7pm at the SeaView Theatre on Orcas Island Ocean Night: https://www.facebook.com/events/558844049702732/
May 20 at 7:30pm at the San Juan Island Yacht Club, San Juan Island
6. Toxic blubber, with Peter Ross
Pod of Orcas
05/06/21 • 34 min
In Ep. 6, we look at how human-made contaminants in the ocean are compromising killer whales and compounding the other problems they face. Fat soluble toxins move up the foot chain and accumulate in killer whales, who metabolize it in their blubber. Mothers also pass those contaminants down to their babies when nursing. Our guest is the excellent Peter Ross, who takes this complex subject and artfully breaks it down. Next week is the finale and it's a good one. See you then!
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4. Orca sound & human noise, with Rob Williams
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04/22/21 • 47 min
04/15/21 • 51 min
In Ep. 3, we look at how humans have viewed and treated killer whales throughout history, especially in the Salish Sea. It starts with slaughter by fishermen, followed by captivity for entertainment, all the way up to our present moment, in which wild Southern Resident Killer Whales are endangered, but beloved. We look at portrayal in media (Free Willy, Blackfish and more) and get into how captivity shifted scientific study and shaped perception of orcas in ways that would ultimately lead to a ban on their capture in the Salish Sea.
Our guest is Jason Colby, author of the book Orca: How We Came to Know and Love the Ocean’s Greatest Predator. This is a moving and at times sad conversation that explores hard truths. But it ultimately offers hope. Rate, review and share the podcast to help spread the word.
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04/08/21 • 37 min
In Ep. 2, we talk about salmon—the sole food source for Southern Resident Killer Whales. Our guest is Cecilia Gobin—a Tulalip tribal member who is on staff at the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. She's incredibly thoughtful and and exactly the kind of voice you want speaking on this topic.
How did we create such a bleak situation for this amazing species of fish? Could we lose salmon in our lifetime? What happens if the status-quo continues? Listen to find out. Subscribe to follow along.
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1. Killer whales and culture, with Dr. John Ford
Pod of Orcas
04/01/21 • 43 min
In Ep. 1, we bring you up to speed on the critically endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales and discuss orca culture with Dr. John Ford, who has studied the species since the 1970s, when killer whale research truly began.
How did things become so dire? What’s the difference between the three distinct ecotypes of killer whales? What are scientists and conservationists doing to solve the problem? Click listen and subscribe to find out. Rate, review and share the podcast to help spread the word.
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Thanks to our sponsors:
- Shearwater Kayak Tours
- Rainshadow Solar
- Two Beers Brewing Company
- Deer Harbor Charters and The Averna Family
- Betsy Wareham and West Sound Marina
- The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee
- Apple State Vinegar
- Logo: FLOAT.org
- Music: Podington Bear
- Whale sound: The Whale Museum
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How many episodes does Pod of Orcas have?
Pod of Orcas currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does Pod of Orcas cover?
The podcast is about Nature, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Pod of Orcas?
The episode title '14. Our team reflects on 2023' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pod of Orcas?
The average episode length on Pod of Orcas is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pod of Orcas released?
Episodes of Pod of Orcas are typically released every 41 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Pod of Orcas?
The first episode of Pod of Orcas was released on Mar 4, 2021.
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