Whale Week Highlights: Awareness and Activities for Right Whale Conservation

Welcome to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center Podcast! We record our episodes on-location at the center, located at 37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, Georgia. 

 

In this episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, producer Dee Daniels chats with Beth Palmer, coordinator of the annual Whale Week. Beth explains the origins of Whale Week, founded by Paulita Bennett to raise awareness about the endangered North Atlantic right whales that calve off Georgia's coast.

 

 

The conversation delves into the history of right whale endangerment, current threats like boat strikes and fishing line entanglements, and the educational initiatives during Whale Week. Highlights include the December 9th unveiling of a neonate skull replica, a documentary screening, a panel with female researchers, and activities at various locales in Savannah. The episode emphasizes the critical role of education in conservation efforts.

 

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