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"This post by Michelle while she stood vigil over Rhapsody is quite graphic and not for the faint of heart but should be felt by all so that we can begin to bridge the divide between our existence and the separation we create with an ecosystem that is shared not owned by us."
Two Is Enough: On Joy, Grief, and Tahlequah
"To care for the Southern Resident Killer Whales is to find familiarity in a constant cycle of joy and grief."
Jan 13 min read
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Protecting Coastal Ecosystems: Best Practices for Land-Based Whale Watching in Victoria, BC
"Many land-based whale watching sites on the South Island are also home to some of the most endangered species and ecosystems in all of BC."
Jul 25, 20245 min read
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Fading Into The Waves
"With each passing day that meaningful action is not taken, we are watching the final moments of this population play out for us on camera."
Jul 29, 20212 min read
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In Their Absence
"It's been within our capabilities as a species to help them - for decades. And we’ve led them right to the door of extinction regardless."
Aug 6, 20192 min read
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Two Is Enough (To Make a World of Difference)
"Every mother I have spoken to about Tahlequah has responded in the same way: 'I understand. I wouldn’t let my baby go either.' "
Aug 8, 20183 min read
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Farewell, Granny.
"The first time I 'met' J02 (Granny), she surfaced so close to the boat that I felt the mist of her breath rise and fall against my skin."
Jan 2, 20172 min read
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Standing Vigil Over Rhapsody
"Watching the raindrops trickle down the curve of J032's body, I can't help but feel as though Mother Nature herself is weeping tonight."
Dec 6, 20142 min read
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