Breaching Extinction

Breaching Extinction

By Erica WirthScienceNature
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Breaching Extinction episodes

  • 0.18 New Whale and More Tales
    Our Propisode's are back!! New host Liam Docet & Shelby Nielson join Erica to discuss the latest Southern Resident news, fisheries regulations in BC, and the most recent study looking at the impacts of vessel noise. 
    Sources: https://youtu.be/tQ0JPLyYoJk
    NPR Article on Rice's Whale 
    Rice's Whale Study 
    Cavitation
    Effects of Vessel Distance and Sex on the Behavior of Endangered Killer Whales
    Artifishal Documentary
    Let’s Talk Science (a charitable organization that promotes Canadian youth in STEM)
    Whale and Dolphin Conservation (global charity)
    Atlas of the Future
    Our Sound, Our Salmon (A campaign by the Wild Fish Conservancy Northwest)
    A few CBC news articles:
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/liberal-promise-open-pen-salmon-farms-bc-canada-1.5303565
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/washington-state-fish-farms-salmon-farming-1.4560888
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-s-open-net-salmon-farms-on-the-way-out-but-replacement-systems-may-differ-by-region-1.5799521
    47 min
  • 55. Capitalism, Culture & Orcas

    This week, Erica chatted with Breaching Extinction's Cultural Resources Intern Jake Rider about his current research project with Eckerd College evaluating the impacts of capitalism and culture on our views of Orcas. They discuss in depth the impact of capitalism on commodification and public view of killer whales.


    Sources: 

    Scholarly Articles:

    Cultural Staples in Crisis: A Historical Analysis of Southern Resident Orcas and Chinook Salmon /By, Dylan Farrell Seidler

    Books:

    A Puget Sound Orca in Captivity The Fight to Bring Lolita Home /By, Sandra Pollard

    Native American Almanac: More Than 50,000 Years of the Cultures and Histories of Indigenous Peoples /By Dennis et al.

    Films:

    Lolita: Slave to Entertainment /By Tim Gorski


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    1 hr
  • 54. A Crisis with Cole

    In this weeks episode Erica chats with naturalist, captain and fisherman Cole Basar about his career, fishing culture, how to be the best hypocrite and whale dreams. This episode is not recommended with minors or those who do not appreciate humor. While they do discuss serious topics, there are some jokes that may not be whale received by all audiences. 


    Links for info discussed: 

    Vermillion Institute   


    Update: This episode was reposted at 9:52 am  

    48 min
  • 53. A Vessel for Conversation
    In this weeks episode Erica chats with Shelby Nielson, PhD student studying epidemiology about a study evaluating the impact of vessel traffic on foraging behavior of the SRKW's. They discuss this study, new regulations in Washington and the recent siting of what was thought to be a long lost Norther Resident Killer Whale. See link's below for more information!  
    Studies: 
    Vessel traffic disrupts the foraging behavior of southern resident killer whales Orcinus orca 
    Effects of Vessel Distance and Sex on the Behavior of Endangered Killer Whales
    Credible Scientific Institutions: Center for Whale Research, Wild Orca, & Whale Museum  UPDATE: received some new information, excited to review in the coming weeks. DM or email if you have other studies you would like to discuss
    45 min
  • 52. History of the Dams, Mystery of Natural Connection

    In this episode Erica chats with Liam Doucet, activist and high school student from Portland, Oregon about the history of the Lower Snake River Dams as well as their current function. They expand the conversation, exploring the spiritual connection between orca and humans. 

    1 hr 30 min
  • 51. Kindness, Coffee & Whale Weirdos

    Kicking off Season 2 with our new sponsors at Blackfin Coffee, Brain & Nicole Jenkins. They tell us about the company, their values and what they are help the Southern Residents. Use promo code "BreachExtinction20" for 20% your first order! 

    56 min
  • 50. Season Fin-ally

    Ending our first season with none other than Ellie Sawyer. We reflect on the last season, discuss the most current politics surrounding the SRKW's, and of course harbor seals. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of this, looking forward to the start of a new season! 

    53 min
  • 48. Whale of a Woman

    In this weeks Erica dives into more facets of intersectionality within the environmental field in a discussion with Erica Page, co-host of the Ocean Lovers Podcast. The Erica's talk about challenges women face in the field, personal experiences and suggest tips for creating an inclusive work environment. 

    49 min
  • 47. Orcaholics

    This week we took a little break from our usual discussion about the Southern Residents and intersectional environmentalism to talk to Erica Page & Kirstie Bashford from the Ocean Lovers Podcast about their recent trips out on the ocean, fun fact, internet friends & more. 

    51 min

About Breaching Extinction

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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…