Whales hold a deep and an outsized role in Alaska’s culture. The huge sea mammals are a centuries long mainstay of steady protein for Alaska Native communities and they invoke mystique and power for many Alaskans. A dead fin whale that washed up near Anchorage is bringing hundreds of spectators to the beach. What is the whale teaching biologists about the health of Alaska’s whale populations and by extension the health of oceans? We’ll learn more on the next Talk of Alaska
LISTEN:
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Natalie Rouse, M.S. – Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services
- Dr. Mandy Keogh – Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator, NOAA Alaska Regional Office
- Barbara Mahoney – Assistant Stranding Program Coordinator, NOAA Anchorage Field Office
RESOURCES:
- NOAA Statewide 24-hour Stranding Hotline: (877)925-7773
- Alaska SeaLife Center Stranding Hotline: (888)774-7325
- Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding Network
- Alaska Veterinary Pathology Services
- Report whale sightings and see where they’ve been at Happywhale.com
PARTICIPATE:
Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast.
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, November 26, at 10 a.m. on Alaska public radio stations statewide.
Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
