Wild Whales Research and Community Science Symposium

Ocean Wise is a global conservation organization on a mission to protect and restore the world’s ocean. Focused on education, research and direct-action conservation, Ocean Wise equips and inspires youth, citizens, businesses, and governments to take action through initiatives such as Seaforestation, Education, Shoreline Cleanups, Sustainable Seafood, Plastic Reduction, and Marine Mammal Rescue.

Ocean Wise

Take a deep dive into the world of whales with leading whale experts for an inspiring evening of ocean science, storytelling, and discovery

Gibsons Public Market

Join us in celebrating our local whale biodiversity and the community-driven research initiatives that help protect these iconic animals and their habitat!The Wild Whales Research and Community Science Symposium will feature four presentations highlighting the local work and perspectives of researchers, Indigenous knowledge keepers, and community initiatives and their role in protecting at-risk cetaceans.Light snacks and refreshments will be provided!This event is part of the <a href="https://ocean.org/event/sunshine-coast-whale-festival/" title="https://ocean.org/event/sunshine-coast-whale-festival/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sunshine Coast Whale Festival,</a> hosted by <a href="https://ocean.org/" title="https://ocean.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ocean Wise</a> and the <a href="https://blueact.org/" title="https://blueact.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Blue Act Marine Society.</a>Meet the SpeakersDonna Sandstrom, Whale Trail founder and Executive DirectorTitle: Working Together to Save the Whales: From Springer to Southern ResidentsJackie Hildering, MERS Education and Communications Director; Co-Founder.Title: A Second Chance with Giants - Humpback Whales and the Work of the Marine Education and Research SocietyFred DeNisco, The Orca ManTitle: Orcas: How We Met Our Underwater NeighboursNikki Sanchez, PhD Candidate at University of Victoria, Indigenous Media Maker, TEDX Speaker, Environmental Educator and Author.Title: What the Orcas Taught Me About Resilience, Grief, and Climate HopeDr. Chloe Robinson, Advisor &amp; Technical Lead, Ocean Wise Whales InitiativeTitle: People Power: Assessing Cetacean Habitat Suitability in the Northeast Pacific From Community-Based Monitoring Data

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