Naturalist Night (Ocean Wise Research)

Jun 24, 2021  6:00 PM

(GMT -7:00) Pacific Time

Event URL:  https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/sA6VaTqoqkqZ8mrKVavglg,Xo0VG_PELkeFPSWg6AUTvQ,DIg4GN0PoU-kBS6zWnZWdQ,6_EaRXXliEOHut6Jkz
Cost:  Free

Join local cetacean experts for an evening of whale education, discussion, and networking!

This free online event will consist of two keynote presentations on cutting edge research in marine mammalogy. We will also host a series of breakout sessions to discuss topics of interest in conservation. There will be two breakout sessions, with two rooms running concurrently. All sessions will be recorded for later viewing

AGENDA

6:00 - Introduction

6:10 - Keynote Speaker: Jared Towers - Curating Killer Whales

6:50 - Breakout Session 1: Under the Surface: Diving into the Biodiversity of the Salish Sea OR Engaging Kids in Environmental Stewardship

7:25 - Keynote Speaker: Rhonda Reidy - Subsurface sampling of humpback whale feeding and prey characteristics in southern B.C.

8:05 - Breakout Session 2: Where the Whales Are: Best Practices for Marine Mammal Viewing Experiences OR Careers in Marine Mammalogy

8:30 - Thank Yous & Goodbyes