Big Weekend at Whale Museum
Posted October 17, 2018 at 5:56 am by Tim Dustrude
Photo Credit: Jeanne Hyde, Storyteller/Documentarian of The Whale Museum’s Orca Adoption Program
Summer may have gone but Fall is here, which means it is time to gear down and reconnect with others interested in learning more about the Salish Sea! Everyone is welcome to come join us for two big events this weekend being put on by The Whale Museum: Saturday, October 20: Gear Down Workshop for Marine Naturalists and Sunday, October 21: TWM’s 3rd annual Research Symposium. Both events will be held at the San Juan Island Grange Hall and doors open at 9:30 am for both events.
On Saturday, the “Gear Down” Workshop will focus on research and recovery efforts related to Southern Resident killer whales (SRKWs) and salmon. Invited presenters include: Kenneth Warheit (WDFW) on finfish health regulations of marine (net-pen) aquaculture, and the relative risks of Piscine Orthoreovirus (PRV) to native salmonids in the Salish Sea; Amelia Bahr (Stewardship Partners) on engaging in salmon conscious stewardship; Kendra Smith on SRKW Recovery Efforts and the Whale Warning Flag Pilot Project; and Taylor Shedd (TWM) on foraging characteristics of the SRKWs. A no-host reception at Mike’s Café & Wine Bar will follow.
On Sunday, the 3rd Annual Research Symposium will be held. Presenters include: Jennifer Olson (TWM) on research updates from the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network; Dr. Shawn Larson (TWM) on sightings of Southern Resident Killer Whales in the Salish Sea 1976-2014; Elizabeth Seely (TWM) on 18 years of Salish Sea Vessel Disturbance and Taylor Shedd (TWM) on Soundwatch and the J-35 story.
The registration fee per workshop/event is $35 for non-members; $25 for TWM/SSAMN members. Lunch can be pre-ordered for an additional $10 per day. Walk-ins are welcomed but if you do want to order lunch, please register by Thursday, October 18. Registration can be done online. For more information, please call (360) 378-4710 ext. 30.
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