Tue, Jun 25
|Edmonds PCC
Eat With Purpose: The Center for Whale Research
Join us to learn about Orca whales with the Center for Whale Research! Since 1976, the Center for Whale Research has been the leading organization studying the Southern Resident killer whales in their critical habitat: the Salish Sea.
Time & Location
Jun 25, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Edmonds PCC, 9803 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, WA 98020, USA
About The Event
Presenting Organization: Center for Whale Research
Registration: Registration is required: https://www.pccmarkets.com/class/eat-with-purpose-the-center-for-whale-research/
Fee: $25 USD
Information on the Event: Join us to learn about Orca whales with the Center for Whale Research! Since 1976, the Center for Whale Research has been the leading organization studying the Southern Resident killer whales in their critical habitat: the Salish Sea. Based on data collected by the Center for Whale Research, you will learn about the fascinating behavior, ecology, foraging patterns, and complex social lives of the Southern Resident Killer Whales — the key role that grandmothers play and why killer whales go through menopause. This iconic population frequents our local waters where their primary food source (salmon) is dwindling. They are now on the endangered species list and are at risk of extinction — what can be done to save them?
About the instructor: Dr. Darren Croft, Executive Director of the Center for…