Ways of Whales Workshop, Nov. 13, 2004

Orca Network is proud to present the third annual Ways of Whales workshop to be held Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004 in Coupeville, Whidbey Island, Wash., at the Coupeville Middle School Performing Arts Center, 501 S. Main, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Orca Network and Puget Sound Action Team’s Public Involvement and Education fund are sponsoring the educational workshop.

Join us for an enjoyable day of learning about the latest whale research and issues concerning our ocean habitat. Did you know orcas live in culturally diverse, social communities? Are you aware of the increase in sightings of humpback whales in Washington and BC waters? Do you want to know more about the toxins affecting our waters and wildlife? And after the recent oil spills in Puget Sound, would you like to learn more about spill prevention and response?

This day-long workshop will include a variety of presentations on the whales of the Salish Sea, as well as provide educational displays and materials for people who attend. Presentations include Culture in Whales by Howard Garrett of Orca Network, Acceptable Risk: Toxins in Puget Sound by Kristen Burgess of ESA Associates, Humpback Whales by Erin Falcone of Cascadia Research, and an L98/Luna video production by Chantelle Tucker of the Luna Stewardship Project and Orca Girl Productions. We will conclude the workshop with a panel discussion on Oil Spills, featuring representatives from agencies and organizations coordinating oil spill response efforts.

The Ways of Whales workshop is open to all people who want to know more about the whales around us. Admission is $15, with an additional $5 for lunch. To pre-register, go HERE or contact Orca Network or call (360) 678-3451. Registration will also be available at the door (pre-registration required for lunch purchase). To learn more about Orca Network or the whales of in the Puget Sound region, visit www.orcanetwork.org.

NOTE: Thank you to Susan and Howie for inviting me to present on the topic of Luna, however due to lack of transportation and recent complications I am unable to participate. Best of luck with the event!