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Learn more about Pacific Northwest whales and beyond from experts including scientists, book authors, resource managers, naturalists, and more!

2021-10-13

Scientists Respond to the Lone Beluga in Puget Sound

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"

19 min
2021-06-14

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

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"

34 min
2021-06-06

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

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"

17 min
2021-05-30

Orca Action Month Special Preview with Amanda Colbert!

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!"

17 min
2021-05-17

SeaDoc’s New Podcast Shares the Orcas’ Stories

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"

22 min
2021-04-11

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

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"

26 min
2021-03-27

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

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 … Continue reading "New Book, Not on My Watch – Interview with author Alexandra Morton"

30 min
2021-03-08

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

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 … Continue reading "A New, Damless, Vision for the Lower Snake River and Columbia Basin"

46 min
2021-02-13

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

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, … Continue reading "Let’s Talk Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales with Colleen Weiler from WDC"

29 min
2021-01-23

Sound Action’s New Underwater Orca Camera – Amy Carey

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 … Continue reading "Sound Action’s New Underwater Orca Camera – Amy Carey"

24 min

10 Episodes

Learn more about Pacific Northwest whales and beyond from experts including scientists, book authors, resource managers, naturalists, and more!

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Whale Scout Podcast
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2014 - 2021
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10
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Whale Scout Podcast

Whale Scout Podcast

Episodes

Scientists Respond to the Lone Beluga in Puget Sound

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

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

Orca Action Month Special Preview with Amanda Colbert!

SeaDoc’s New Podcast Shares the Orcas’ Stories

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

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

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

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

Sound Action’s New Underwater Orca Camera – Amy Carey

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