Webinars
March 29, 2021
2022 Society for Marine Mammalogy Conference | PWF Presentations
At the 2022 Society for Marine Mammalogy conference, PWF researchers attended educational workshops and delivered 5 presentations, with an additional 12 co-authored presentations delivered by our partners. In addition to sharing our conservation research - networking, learning of emerging science, and reinforcing partner relationships are all important facets of conference attendance. All 5 presentations are available below for viewing, and a list of all PWF publications can be found on our publication page under "Conference Presentations."
2022: Trouble in Paradise? Expanded Photo Analysis Techniques Reveal High Rates of Fishery-Related Scarring on Bottlenose and Pantropical Spotted Dolphins in Maui Nui, Hawai'i. A. Machernis, S. Stack, G. Olsen, F. Sullivan, and J. Currie. The 24th Biennial Conference on Biology of Marine Mammals, Palm Beach, FL, USA: 1-5 August.
2022: Presenting Whale & Dolphin Tracker - An App for Data Collection and Engaging with Community Scientists. F. Sullivan, S. Stack, J. Breman, R. Martelles, and J. Carrie. The 24th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, Palm Beach, FL, USA: 1-5 August.
2022: The behavioral impacts of commercial swimming with whale tours on humpback whales in Hervey Bay, Australia. S. Stack, K. Sprogis, G. Olsen, F. Sullivan, A. Machernis, and J. Currie. The 24th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, Palm Beach, FL, USA: 1-5 August.
2022: Mapping Reveals High Degree of Overlap Between Vessel Traffic and the Occurrence of Two Dolphin Species in Maui Nui, Hawai'i. G. Olsen, S. Stack, A. Machernis, F. Sullivan, and J. Currie. The 24th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, Palm Beach, FL, USA: 1-5 August.
2022: Rapid weight loss in free pygmy killer whales: implications for anthropogenic disturbance of odontocetes. J. Currie, M. van Aswegen, S. Stack, K. West, F. Vivier and L. Bejder. The 24th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, Palm Beach, FL, USA: 1-5 August.
Changing Seas | PBS Episode
Watch the latest episode of the PBS program Changing Seas to feature our very own Pacific Whale Foundation researchers. They discuss one of the five threats to whales and dolphins that we are working to mitigate with your help - climate change.
Maui Whale Festival 2021 | Research Webinar
The stories of Hawaii's whales and dolphins and PWF's mission to protect them.
Join us via Zoom for our third installment of our Maui Whale Festival Webinar Series with PWF Chief Scientist, Jens Currie. This webinar will be livestreamed as we share PWF’s 40-year research history and highlight some of the emerging threats facing whales and dolphins in Hawaii today. Jens will discuss PWF’s research efforts in Maui Nui by sharing the individual stories of the whales and dolphins that he studies. Join Jens as he shares stories from the field and answers questions you may have. This event is free and open to all ages!
Maui Whale Festival 2021 | Conservation Webinar
Join us for our second installment of our Maui Whale Festival Webinar Series with Conservation Coordinator, Shelby! This webinar will be livestreamed from the North Shore of Maui with the slopes of Haleakala as a backdrop. Shelby will show you how to fight the major stressors facing whale and dolphins through audience participation and engaging imagery. She will be joined by Special Events and Development Coordinator, Caitlin, as they highlight the efforts being made by Pacific Whale Foundation, answers questions and discuss with webinar participants ways to combat these threats. Open to all ages!
Maui Whale Festival 2021 | Education Webinar
Join us as we kick off Maui Whale Festival with our Maui Whale Festival Webinar series. The first installment will feature our Education Manager, Robyn, as she broadcasts live aboard our floating classroom! Interact with Robyn and other members from the team while they listen in on the whales with our hydrophone, play games and talk story. Open to all ages!
