Pod of Orcas – Details, episodes & analysis

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Pod of Orcas

SeaDoc Society

Science

Frequency: 1 episode/98d. Total Eps: 21

Only around 70 Southern Resident Killer Whales remain in the wild and they’re looking directly at extinction if things don’t change. Season 1 of this podcast is a deep dive on this endangered population of orcas. All episodes after that tell stories of the Salish Sea ecosystem and the planet. Click subscribe and spread the word!

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20/08/2026
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16/08/2026
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15/08/2026
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14/08/2026
#63
🇨🇦 Canada - nature
12/08/2026
#66
🇩🇪 Germany - nature
12/08/2026
#93

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15. Why are human feet washing up on beaches in the Salish Sea?

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 • Duration 57:36

Human feet have been washing up on beaches in the Pacific Northwest's Salish Sea since at least 2007. But why? Turns out there are scientific explanations for "why feet?" and "why here?"

The answer sheds light on why the ecosystem's name—The Salish Sea—is important, and why place names matter in general.

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GUESTS:

Erika Engelhaupt, author of Gory Details

- https://erikaengelhaupt.com/gory-details-book/

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David Trimbach, Conservation Social Scientist at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

- https://davidtrimbach.com/current/

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14. Our team reflects on 2023

Saturday, December 23, 2023 • Duration 38:39

Join the whole SeaDoc Society team as we reflect on 2023 and look ahead to 2024. Thanks for listening to the show and for supporting our work.

All gifts will be doubled thanks for two generous donor families: seadocsociety.org

Thank you!

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6. Toxic blubber, with Peter Ross

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, May 6, 2021 • Duration 34:03

In Ep. 6, we look at how human-made contaminants in the ocean are compromising killer whales and compounding the other problems they face. Fat soluble toxins move up the foot chain and accumulate in killer whales, who metabolize it in their blubber. Mothers also pass those contaminants down to their babies when nursing. Our guest is the excellent Peter Ross, who takes this complex subject and artfully breaks it down. Next week is the finale and it's a good one. See you then!

Rate, review and share the podcast to spread the word. You can email me at justin@seadocsociety.org.

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Thanks to our sponsors:

Shearwater Kayak Tours
Rainshadow Solar
Two Beers Brewing Company
Deer Harbor Charters and The Averna Family
Betsy Wareham and West Sound Marina
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee
Apple State Vinegar
Logo: FLOAT.org
Music: Podington Bear
Whale sound: The Whale Museum

5. Looking to gorillas to save killer whales, with Kirsten Gilardi

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, April 29, 2021 • Duration 43:28

In Ep. 5, we look at a conservation success story that could help map out the future for Southern Resident Killer Whales. The similarities between mountain gorillas and Southern Residents are plenty: Both can be individually identified and monitored by researchers. Both are massive tourist attractions--which on one hand comes with threats, but also brings enthusiasm, support, and the potential for funding to ensure protection. Both also regularly cross the imaginary borders humans have drawn to carve up our countries, meaning international collaboration is crucial. Our guest is Dr. Kirsten Gilardi, Director of Gorilla Doctors and Executive Director of the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

Rate, review and share the podcast to spread the word. You can email me at justin@seadocsociety.org.

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Thanks to our sponsors:

Shearwater Kayak Tours
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Two Beers Brewing Company
Deer Harbor Charters and The Averna Family
Betsy Wareham and West Sound Marina

4. Orca sound & human noise, with Rob Williams

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, April 22, 2021 • Duration 47:46

In Ep. 4, we enter the acoustic world of killer whales, and what that means for how they talk with their families, hunt for salmon, navigate the sounds of boats, and so much more. Our guest is Rob Williams, who is Chief Scientist and Co-Founder of Oceans Initiative with Erin Asche. Acoustic communication is fundamental to the survival of killer whales and their uniqe culture, so don’t miss this one. Rate, review and share the podcast to spread the word. You can email our host at justin@seadocsociety.org. Support our work through GiveBIG this week! Get our free monthly newsletter at seadocsociety.org/newsletter Facebook: facebook.com/seadocsociety Instagram: instagram.com/seadocsociety Twitter: twitter.com/seadocsociety Thanks to our sponsors: Shearwater Kayak Tours Rainshadow Solar Two Beers Brewing Company Deer Harbor Charters and The Averna Family Betsy Wareham and West Sound Marina The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee Apple State Vinegar Logo: FLOAT.org Music: Podington Bear Whale sound: The Whale Museum

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3. How captivity changed everything, with Jason M. Colby

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, April 15, 2021 • Duration 51:50

In Ep. 3, we look at how humans have viewed and treated killer whales throughout history, especially in the Salish Sea. It starts with slaughter by fishermen, followed by captivity for entertainment, all the way up to our present moment, in which wild Southern Resident Killer Whales are endangered, but beloved. We look at portrayal in media (Free Willy, Blackfish and more) and get into how captivity shifted scientific study and shaped perception of orcas in ways that would ultimately lead to a ban on their capture in the Salish Sea.

Our guest is Jason Colby, author of the book Orca: How We Came to Know and Love the Ocean’s Greatest Predator. This is a moving and at times sad conversation that explores hard truths. But it ultimately offers hope. Rate, review and share the podcast to help spread the word.

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Thanks to our sponsors:

Shearwater Kayak Tours
Rainshadow Solar
Two Beers Brewing Company
Deer Harbor Charters and The Averna Family
Betsy Wareham and West Sound Marina

2. Could we lose salmon in our lifetime?, with Cecilia Gobin

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, April 8, 2021 • Duration 37:12

In Ep. 2, we talk about salmon—the sole food source for Southern Resident Killer Whales. Our guest is Cecilia Gobin—a Tulalip tribal member who is on staff at the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. She's incredibly thoughtful and and exactly the kind of voice you want speaking on this topic.

How did we create such a bleak situation for this amazing species of fish? Could we lose salmon in our lifetime? What happens if the status-quo continues? Listen to find out. Subscribe to follow along.

Get our free monthly newsletter at seadocsociety.org/newsletter

• Facebook: facebook.com/seadocsociety

• Instagram: Instagram.com/seadocsociety

• Twitter: twitter.com/seadocsociety

Thanks to our sponsors:

• Shearwater Kayak Tours

• Rainshadow Solar

• Two Beers Brewing Company

• Deer Harbor Charters and The Averna Family

• Betsy Wareham and West Sound Marina

• The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee

• Apple State Vinegar

• Logo: FLOAT.org

• Music: Podington Bear

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1. Killer whales and culture, with Dr. John Ford

Season 1 · Episode 1

Thursday, April 1, 2021 • Duration 43:07

In Ep. 1, we bring you up to speed on the critically endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales and discuss orca culture with Dr. John Ford, who has studied the species since the 1970s, when killer whale research truly began.

How did things become so dire? What’s the difference between the three distinct ecotypes of killer whales? What are scientists and conservationists doing to solve the problem? Click listen and subscribe to find out. Rate, review and share the podcast to help spread the word.

Get our free monthly newsletter at seadocsociety.org/newsletter

Facebook: facebook.com/seadocsociety
Instagram: Instagram.com/seadocsocity
Twitter: twitter.com/seadocsocity

Thanks to our sponsors:

Shearwater Kayak Tours
Rainshadow Solar
Two Beers Brewing Company
Deer Harbor Charters and The Averna Family
Betsy Wareham and West Sound Marina
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee
Apple State Vinegar
Logo: FLOAT.org
Music: Podington Bear
Whale sound: The Whale Museum

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Introducing 'Pod of Orcas: Saving Southern Resident Killer Whales'

Season 1

Thursday, March 4, 2021 • Duration 02:00

There are only about 70 Southern Resident Killer Whales remaining in the wild and they’re looking directly at extinction if things don’t change. Southern Resident Orcas are emotionally intelligent animals with complex family dynamics. They also have a deep spiritual connection to the tribes and first nations who’ve been in the Salish Sea since time immemorial.

Over the next six weeks, we’ll dive into those issues and more, with some brilliant guests joining us along the way. Subscribe to the podcast and spread the word!

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13. A 250-pound Bluefin tuna mysteriously washed up on Orcas Island. Why?

Season 1 · Episode 13

Thursday, October 5, 2023 • Duration 01:01:49

This is the story of a mysterious fish that washed up on Orcas Island on July 11, 2023. That fish was a six-foot long Pacific bluefin tuna—a species that had never in history been documented in the inland waters of the Salish Sea. Bluefin are a delicacy that can sell for millions of dollars. Why was it here?

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