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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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Mindful Conversations: Putting The Focus On Endangered Species And The Issues They Face

June 17, 2024 • Elizabeth Shepherd • Season 4 • Episode 6

Media plays a very important role in raising awareness amongst the public about environmental issues and endangered species. While media can take many forms, as naturalists, how can we better communicate through media and spread our message to the general public about our beloved endangered Southern Resident killer whales & the issues they face? In a world full of limited attention and distractions, what is the best approach to keeping the focus and conversation on what really matters, the animals themselves and their environment? On this episode, Elizabeth Shepherd, a journalist with the newspaper, Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, reflects with us on these important questions and shares her perspectives. The two articles cited in this interview are available online. To read those, click here and this link.