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Hey, all you naturalists out there! Want to know more about the different marine species living in the Salish Sea? How about the latest research findings with them? All ecosystems are eventually connected. For this reason, in each podcast we will dive in with an expert to talk about topics and facts related to the marine animals that call the Salish Sea home and occasionally include topics of broader relevance. We'll cover topics from the small (plankton) to the large (whales) and everything in-between, including our iconic salmon and orcas! If you have curiosity and wonder about the local marine life that abounds here, then this podcast is for you!

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Springer: A Story Of Hope

January 28, 2022 • Lynne Barre, Donna Sandstrom, Kari Koski, Mark Sears • Season 2 • Episode 2

January 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of when a lone, orphaned Northern Resident orca calf, Springer, was first seen in Puget Sound, WA, and an extraordinary journey began to rescue her and reunite her with her family in Canadian Waters. To commemorate this anniversary, this very special podcast episode features interviews with several individuals involved in the events as they share their memories and perspectives on Springer's story and lessons learned. We are joined by Lynne Barre, NOAA's Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery Coordinator; Donna Sandstrom, Founder, The Whale Trail and Author, Orca Rescue! the True Story of an Orphaned Orca Named Springer ; Kari Koski, former Soundwatch Coordinator for The Whale Museum; and Mark Sears, Puget Sound Orca Researcher. Also, please note the following correction: in this episode, "Friends of the Earth" should be "Earth Island Institute."