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Humpback whales are returning to the Salish Sea in growing numbers, but between the rising population and the increase in vessel traffic, collisions are also becoming more common. Emma Shuparski is the coordinator for Straightwatch Quadra Island, under Cetus Research and Conservation Society. Christie McMillan is a Senior Habitat Assessment Biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and fifteen years ago co-founded the Marine Education & Research Society (MERS).
Both experts shared their knowledge and experience working in research and conservation of humpback whales in this episode of Midcoast Morning, to understand the questions of why humpback strikes and mortalities seem to be increasing, and what can be done to improve humpback safety in the Salish Sea.
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Podcast Photo: Humpback Whales (Elianne Dipp/Pexels)
Creators and Guests
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Heather Watson
News Reporter — Heather is a LJI-funded news reporter located in the Comox Valley.
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What is Midcoast Morning?
Typically running 28 minutes, Midcoast Morning covers local news and current affairs happening in Nanaimo and on the Salish Sea. Midcoast Morning largely focuses in on one big story per show, interviewing reporters about their stories, as well as those making news and those impacted by it. We also feature the curators and creators in our local arts and culture scene.
Midcoast Morning broadcasts and podcasts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning at 8:30 AM.
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