184 episodes
Breaching Extinction Erica Wirth
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4.9 • 16 Ratings
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Breaching Extinction is an investigative podcast evaluating the complexities of the declining Southern Resident Killer Whale population in an effort to better understand the trials they currently face, and find solutions through conversation and connection.
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Podcast FINale!!
This is the final episode of Breaching Extinction (for now). This has been an amazing journey. Thank you to everyone who's been a part of it!
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128. North Atlantic Killer Whale Diets
In this episode, Erica chatted with Anaïs Remili researcher and founder of Whale Scientist about her recent publication New killer whale research: North Atlantic killer whale diets revealed in unprecedented detail
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127. Free Willard
This week Erica chatted with the one and only Orca Man aka Fred Denisco about his obsession with the movie Free Willy and some behind-the-scenes details about the film
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126. Microplastics in Sea Lion Scat
This week Erica chatted with researcher, José Ángel Ortega Borchardt about his recent publication Microplastics in scats of California sea lions on the Gulf of California.
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125. Using Consumer Drones to Conduct Research
This week Erica chatted with biologist Helena Costa about her recent publication Using a consumer drone for the collection of humpback whale blow samples during the Arctic polar . Helena compares the uses of different commercial drones for the analysis of cetacean blows.
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My inspiration
For anyone interested in the environment, salmon, orcas & whales you learn so many fun facts and become inspired by the scientists and friends she interviews. Erica starts fun and important conversations into what we can do to save endangered species, it has become one of my favorite podcasts!
Erica is AMAZING | Spreads Awareness 💙
First off I have to say Erica is an amazing soul and fun to talk to! I love her podcast because we need more people spreading awareness about the Southern Resident Killer Whales! Every episode is very informative and I love how she has guests that we can get to know and connect with. Definitely a must listen! 💙🌊