In Washington’s Salish Sea, there are only 73 Southern Resident killer whales left – the lowest number in 30 years. These orcas face numerous threats to their continued survival, including sound disruptions from whale watching boats that affect their ability to hunt and communicate.
Sentinels of Silence? Whale Watching, Noise, and the Orca digs into these issues. To celebrate the documentary’s public release, join us for a musical performance and Q&A discussion with scientists, conservationists, and policy advocates. Registered attendees will receive a preview link to view the 26-minute documentary short.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CDT
Virtual Event (Zoom)
Sentinels of Silence:
Public Release and Panel Discussion
Mark Pedelty
Director, Sentinels of Silence
Professor, University of Minnesota
Donna Sandstrom
Founder and Executive Director, The Whale Trail
Sorrel North
Community organizer, Southern Resident Protection
Tim Ragen
Formerly of the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission
Ginny Broadhurst, Moderator
Director, Salish Sea Institute
at Western Washington University
Live performance of “The Great Salish Sea” by Dana Lyons
Hosted by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment
and co-sponsored by the Georgia Strait Alliance and the Salish Sea Institute
at Western Washington University