Breaching Extinction

By Erica Wirth

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... more

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How many episodes does Breaching Extinction have?

The podcast currently has 186 episodes available.

Breaching Extinction episodes:

February 24, 2020 0.15 Sharing is Caring
This week Ellie and Erica answer a pod members question about killer whales in captivity, they also continue to urge everyone to march for the dams and take action!
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30min
February 21, 2020 19. OrCommunication
In this episode Erica interviews Biola University Communication graduate Emily Castro about effective communication skills when sharing science and navigating social media while (orca)hestrating dissemination of accurate information.
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30min
February 17, 2020 0.14 Lizzo the Risso
This week Ellie and Erica debrief the previous episode, encourage people to march for the dams, & explore weird things that whales do.
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27min
February 14, 2020 18. Research Survey with Adelaidee Fouache
In this episode, Adelaidee Fouache's masters student from the Swedish University of Agriculture studying Environmental Communications and Management interviews Erica for her thesis evaluating the human side of SRKW conservation, giving listeners the unique opportunity to experience part of the scientific process.
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52min
February 10, 2020 0.13 Plant your seed because size does matter
In this weeks porpisode Erica and Ellie examine the importance of sexual dimorphism, discover that pineapples are not citrus fruit & explore the possibility of whales hiccups. Also, Erica's roommate Lara reminds everyone of legal age to vote!
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28min
February 04, 2020 0.12 Chasing Rabbits
Erica & Ellie tangent hop
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41min
January 29, 2020 0.11 Evidence based scientific Narwhaling
Despite the title of this episode, we are actually focused on discussing gray whales. Additionally, Ellie and Erica answer a listeners question about motivation. Recent SRKW news was also a prominent part of the conversation. You will dolphinatley enjoy it🐬
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32min
January 13, 2020 0.10 Its a tough life in the pond
Grandma Ellie and Erica are up to their normal shenanigans except now its long distance :( they discuss ditches, favorite animals and the bush fires in Australia.
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36min
January 10, 2020 17. Act to Avoid Extinction
Ellie interviews filmmakers Michael Peterson and Steven Hawley, the director and writer of the acclaimed documentary, Dammed to Extinction in this week’s episode. They discuss the politics surrounding the dams, the frustrations of process, and the hope they still have for an ecosystem on the brink.
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52min
January 06, 2020 0.09 Narwhals and Nonsense
In this porpisode Erica and Ellie discuss narwhals, frog skin, and conflicts between culture and conservation.
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33min

FAQs about Breaching Extinction:

How many episodes does Breaching Extinction have?

The podcast currently has 186 episodes available.