Killer Whale Tales in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

Jul 10, 2020  14:00

(GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

Event URL:  https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/live/watch.html
Cost:  Free
Hosted by: Exploring by the Seat of your Pants

Join Jeff Hogan, founder of Killer Whale Tales, and national marine sanctuary staff for an interactive virtual experience learning all about Southern Resident killer whales and Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

During this live interaction game, students will play the role of scientist who collects and analyzes fish scales left over from predation events from Southern Resident killer whales. Using data collected by the researchers at Northwest Fisheries Science Center, participants will be able to chart and record not only the types of fish the whales are eating, but when they are eating them and where those fish are spawning from! Following the activity, there will be a discussion on the necessity of protecting the spawning streams of the regions salmon. This live program involves viewer interaction, so grab a pen and paper and become a whale researcher!