Podcasts about whale sanctuary project

Dr. Lori Marino is famous for her work on sentience in animals. She's a neuroscientist, an expert in animal behavior, and an incredible advocate.   She's been featured in films like Blackfish, Unlocking the Cage, and Long Gone Wild, talking about sentience in animals. She's on the team building The Whale Sanctuary Project – an alternative for whales who have only known captivity and will have the chance to live in nature. Lori is the Founder & Executive Director of The Kimmela Center for Scholarship-based Animal Advocacy.  This group focuses on bringing science to animal law.  Lori sits on the edge of combining animal welfare and science by studying sentience in animals and has published over 140 papers! Personally, I think the work that Lori does studying sentience in animals is some of the coolest work in the world.  By using science, data, and controlled tests, she's leading the way for us to better understand what animals are REALLY thinking and feeling. SHOW NOTES: https://ForAnimalsForEarth.com/show/81 CONTACT LORI: MarinoLori@outlook.com CONTACT YOUR CONGRESS PEOPLE: https://secure.everyaction.com/siREbzv8bkeEDSA1XgTN7w2 

Last summer, news reports of orcas deliberately tearing the propellers off of yachts in the Strait of Gibraltar thrilled observers who were eager to cast these intelligent and social pack hunters as class warriors striking a blow for the “common mammals” against the one percent. That turned out to be wishful thinking, according to guest Lori Marino, a biopsychologist who studies whale and dolphin intelligence. She told us that these six-ton whales were just having fun—if they wanted to harm the occupants of those boats, we'd know it. Even so, these encounters are becoming a predictable seasonal occurrence between the months of May and August: A 50-foot charter vessel sank after its hull and rudder were damaged in an orca encounter near the Strait of Gibraltar on May 12. So here again is our episode on the perils of assigning human motives to wild animals, featuring Marino and Smithsonian assistant digital science editor Carlyn Kranking. This episode was originally released in September 2023.  Dr. Marino invites you to learn more about The Whale Sanctuary Project at their site. You can also see Dr. Marino in the documentary films Blackfish (2013), Unlocking the Cage (2016), and Long Gone Wild (2019).Find prior episodes of our show here. And read the transcript of this episode here.There's More to That is a production of Smithsonian magazine and PRX Productions.From the magazine, our team is Chris Klimek, Debra Rosenberg and Brian Wolly.From PRX, our team is Jessica Miller, Adriana Rosas Rivera, Genevieve Sponsler, Rye Dorsey, and Edwin Ochoa. The Executive Producer of PRX Productions is Jocelyn Gonzales.Fact-checking by Stephanie Abramson.Episode artwork by Emily Lankiewicz.Music by APM Music.

In this episode, Andrew introduces a new segment called Throwback Thursdays, where he reflects on past episodes. He highlights Dr. Naomi Rose, a frequent guest who provides valuable insights on orcas and marine mammal captivity. The episode focuses on whale seaside sanctuaries and the release of bottlenose dolphins from the National Aquarium of Baltimore. Andrew discusses the science of blackfish and the case of Keiko. Tune in for an exciting and informative discussion on ocean conservation. More on Whale Seaside Sanctuaries: https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/ More on Dr. Naomi Rose: https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/people/naomi-rose/ Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc    In this episode, the host enthusiastically promotes a product called Magic Mind, which is designed to combat brain fog and tiredness. Describing it as a "little elixir," the host emphasizes that Magic Mind is an all-natural product containing natural ingredients. They personally attest to its effectiveness in helping them manage their busy schedule, which includes tasks like video editing, scripting, recording, and marketing. The host explains that they incorporate Magic Mind into their daily routine, taking it like a shot, and find that it keeps them awake and provides mental clarity throughout the day. The host attributes the efficacy of Magic Mind to its unique slow release of caffeine. They draw a comparison to other common sources of caffeine, such as Coca-Cola or coffee, which provide a short-lived energy spike followed by a crash and increased exhaustion. By contrast, the host highlights that Magic Mind's sustained release of caffeine helps them maintain consistent energy levels without the need for additional boosts like chocolate or sugary drinks. They even mention that they have reduced their sugar and caffeine intake by opting for Magic Mind instead. To encourage listeners to try Magic Mind, the host presents a special promotion. They inform the audience that for a limited time, they can receive one month free when they subscribe for three months. The host provides a specific link to the Magic Mind website, magicmind.com/JanProtectOcean, and shares a code, PROTECT20, that grants an extra 20% off the subscription price. Urging listeners to seize this opportunity before the end of January, the host emphasizes the value of this offer. Overall, the host passionately promotes Magic Mind as a natural and effective solution for combating brain fog and tiredness, particularly for individuals with busy schedules or those involved in podcasting and science communication. In addition to promoting Magic Mind, the host also discusses the challenges of podcasting and the phenomenon known as "pod fading," where podcasts cease producing new episodes after only a few installments. Drawing a parallel to the rise and fall of blogging, the host acknowledges that while it may seem like everyone has a podcast nowadays, podcasting is far from easy. It demands significant effort and dedication. The host highlights the staggering number of podcasts in existence, with approximately 4 million currently available. However, they note that only around 430,000 of these podcasts are actively producing new content. This statistic underscores the intense competition within the podcasting industry. The host acknowledges that not all podcasts will attract a large audience, especially in the early stages. Nevertheless, they express gratitude for their engaged audience, who continue to listen and interact with the show. Sharing personal experiences, the host reveals the challenges they have faced while podcasting, including late nights, sleep deprivation, and the juggling act of raising two children while maintaining a regular job. They candidly admit to relying on caffeine to stay alert and put forth their best effort in producing the podcasts. The host recalls the difficulties encountered during the initial stages, such as recording episodes multiple times and making mistakes. Despite these obstacles, the host emphasizes the importance of consistency and delivering valuable information to their audience. In summary, the host's discussion sheds light on the hard work and dedication required in podcasting, as well as the significant number of podcasts that fade away after only a few episodes due to the fiercely competitive nature of the industry.  

Lori leads off this episode exploring the issue of genetic defects in purebred dogs. There are over 500 known genetic defects in purebred dogs, causing health problems, many severe, at a much greater rate than in mixed breed dogs. These genetic defects go along with selective breeding to a “standard” and these standards are established […]

It's not the most urgent news story that's gripped the world since 2020, but it might be the weirdest: The last three years have seen more 400 “encounters”— many reports have used the word “attacks”—between orca whales and boats in the Strait of Gibraltar. Because the orcas are particularly fond of tearing the propellers off of yachts, the temptation to characterize these six-ton, pack-hunting, demonstrably intelligent mammals as class warriors fighting back against the 1 percent is strong, and the memes have been fun. But trying to understand animal behavior in human terms is a mistake. In this episode, we speak with Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian's assistant digital science editor, about why stories about animal behavior are so popular with our readers, and how she decides which ones deserve more scrutiny. Then, I speak with Lori Marino, a biopsychologist with a specific focus on whale and dolphin intelligence, about what's really happening between the orcas and the yacht set. Dr. Marino invites you to learn more about The Whale Sanctuary Project at their site. You can also see Dr. Marino in the documentary films Blackfish (2013), Unlocking the Cage (2016), and Long Gone Wild (2019). Find prior episodes of our show here. And read the transcript of this episode here. There's More to That is a production of Smithsonian magazine and PRX Productions. From the magazine, our team is Chris Klimek, Debra Rosenberg and Brian Wolly. From PRX, our team is Jessica Miller, Adriana Rosas Rivera, Genevieve Sponsler, Terence Bernardo, and Edwin Ochoa. The Executive Producer of PRX Productions is Jocelyn Gonzales. Fact-checking by Stephanie Abramson. Episode artwork by Emily Lankiewicz. Music by APM Music.

53 years ago this week, a little orca, just 4 years old, was captured by humans in Puget Sound, off the coast of Washington State and transferred to Miami Seaquarium.  For the past 5 decades the orca, known as Tokitae, formally known as her stage name Lolita, has lived in a tiny tank and forced to perform for the public 3 times a day for almost 45 years. She was retired from these shows in March last year after suffering from some health issues.  After years of protesters calling for her release, it seems those dreams may be coming true as soon as next year.  In this episode of The Quicky we find out how a billionaire, a group of friends and a new owner are working to free one of the oldest captive orcas into open water and how she may still have the chance to reunite with her family.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Charles Vinick - Executive Director of the Whale Sanctuary Project and the cofounder of Friends of Toki Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori is Executive Director of The Kimmela Center and Founder & President of The Whale Sanctuary Project. She is a neuroscientist and expert in animal behavior and intelligence, formerly on the faculty of Emory University where she was also a faculty member at the Emory Center for Ethics. She is internationally known for her work on the evolution of the brain and intelligence in dolphins and whales and marine mammal welfare in captivity, as well as cognition in farmed animals through The Someone Project. In 2001 Lori co-authored a ground-breaking study with Diana Reiss offering the first conclusive evidence for mirror self-recognition in bottlenose dolphins, after which she decided against conducting further research with animals held captive in zoos and aquariums. Lori has published over 130 peer-reviewed scientific papers, book chapters, and magazine articles on marine mammal biology and cognition, comparative brain anatomy, self-awareness in nonhuman animals, human-nonhuman animal relationships, and the evolution of intelligence. Lori has appeared in several films and television programs, including Blackfish; Unlocking the Cage; Long Gone Wild and the upcoming documentary about Corky, the orca held captive by SeaWorld since 1969. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what's real?” & “who matters?” Sentientism is "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversation is here on YouTube. We discuss: 00:00 Welcome - Guest links e.g. Kathy Hessler https://youtu.be/R5eZebUAsQg 01:52 Lori's Intro - A central question: "What is it like to be another animal?" - "I ran into ethical issues that shaped how I conducted my career" - Science then science-based advocacy "it's all based on facts" 04:12 What's Real? - Raised Roman #Catholic as an Italian American in Brooklyn NY "Church on Sunday" - "I started to question the whole proposition... that there's some sort of a god" - Heaven, hell, sin "It's not light hearted... it's dark" - Becoming a recovering Catholic - "If there is a god, it's on vacation" & the #problemofevil - Becoming #atheist "that's what I am today... I don't see any reason to propose that there's anything supernatural out there" - #agnostic "what does that even mean?... I'm atheist in the same way that I don't think that there are purple dinosaurs walking around in my room & talking to me... I'm not agnostic about that." - "I didn't ever draw my ethics from religion" - Catholic "#ethics but from a very weird point of view" - The psychological needs motivating religious belief - Teenage dabbling in #pseudoscience 20:45 What and Who Matters? A Better Future! ...and much more. Full show notes at Sentientism.info. Sentientism is “Evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at Sentientism.info. Join our "I'm a Sentientist" wall via this simple form. Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. The biggest so far is here on FaceBook. Come join us there!

The award-winning 2022 documentary Corky is the story of world's longest-held captive orca, the changing public sentiment about orcas in captivity, and the rise of sea sanctuaries. Christine Caruso, the producer and director of Corky joins us to discuss the film. Corky is a member of the Northern Resident killer whale community and was captured on December 11, 1969. We intentionally published this episode on the anniversary of her capture and highly recommend the film, available on Amazon (US & UK) and Vimeo (worldwide). The film is as powerful and emotional as Blackfish, but it is the personal story of Corky. We talk briefly about the Northern Residents, their similarities and differences from the Southern Residents that we see here in the San Juan Islands. They are two distinct populations of salmon-eating orcas. Christine's shares her background as a kindergarten teacher and tells the story of how she went from learning about Corky to making this amazing film.  It was her passion for Corky that lead her to the right people and the right places at the right times.  We then discuss some of the moments from the film, and Corky's life, that stood out for each of us.  Christine talks about her move from Marineland of the Pacific to SeaWorld. Her tankmate, Orky, also a Northern Resident, was being removed from their tank first. Christine talks about how Corky desperately tried to get into the sling with him, not wanting to be separated. Sara recounted Corky and Orky's daily sunlight ceremony, how they marked where the sun would rise each morning and celebrated. You gotta see the film to really get the mysticism of this. Jeff recounted a pivotal life changing encounter with a Northern Resident, A61, and learned in the film that he is Corky's cousin. Christine then talks about her experience of watching the audience go through Corky's journey at the screening at the Friday Harbor Film Festival in October. The film won 2 awards at it's first film festival, the Audience Choice awards for Tales from the Heart and On Demand Best Feature. We conclude our conversation with Christine by talking about Corky's future and the hope that she will be retired to a sanctuary, under human care, in her home waters. As featured in the film, there is already an ideal site waiting for her. We talk about what that would be like for Corky, to be able to feel the tides, the kelp beds, and be in acoustic range of her community. See links below how people can get involved and where you can see the film. Please watch the film and share with your friends. Help us to help Corky share her story. At the end of the episode we talk about recent sightings and some previews to our upcoming episodes, including Sara's winter adventure to Australia to spend time with the Bremer Canyon killer whales and our upcoming trip with CBA to the Silver Bank. If you are enjoying listening to our podcast, please follow/subscribe, leave us feedback/reviews and share with your friends! You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Please send us feedback or questions at afterthebreachpodcast@gmail.com. For complete show notes, links and photos, please visit our website: https://www.afterthebreachpodcast.com/e/episode-10-corky/ Links mentioned in this episode: View Corky on Amazon (US and UK): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B5PNS12D/ View Corky on Vimeo (worldwide): https://vimeo.com/ondemand/corky Corky documentary Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CorkyDocumentary Double Bay Sanctuary: https://doublebaysanctuary.org/ Keiko the Untold Story: https://www.keikotheuntoldstory.com/ Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us, by Alexandra Morton: https://www.amazon.com/Listening-Whales-What-Orcas-Taught/dp/0345442881 OrcaLab: https://orcalab.org/ Bay Cetology: https://baycetology.org/ The Whale Sanctuary Project: https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/ Nonhuman Rights Project: https://www.nonhumanrights.org/ Photos              

Nikita interviews Dr. Lori Marino, an expert in animal behaviour and intelligence and the founder of The Whale Sanctuary Project that is working on building a seaside sanctuary for captive cetaceans. Want to learn about the fascinating mirror recognition test in bottlenose dolphins or the controversial dolphin assisted therapies?Lori Marino is a neuroscientist and expert in animal behavior and intelligence, formerly on the faculty of Emory University. Lori received her Ph.D. in biopsychology in 1995, and is internationally known for her work on the evolution of the brain and intelligence in dolphins and whales (as well as primates and farmed animals).She has published over 130 peer-reviewed scientific papers, book chapters, and magazine articles on marine mammal biology and cognition, comparative brain anatomy, self-awareness in nonhuman animals, human-nonhuman animal relationships, and the evolution of intelligence. She is also an expert on marine mammal captivity issues such as dolphin assisted therapy and the educational claims of the zoo and aquarium industry. In 2001, she co-authored a ground-breaking study offering the first conclusive evidence for mirror self-recognition in bottlenose dolphins, after which she decided against further research with captive animals.Lori is also the Founder and Executive Director of The Kimmela Center for Animal Advocacy, which focuses on bridging the gap between academic research and scholarship and on-the-ground animal advocacy efforts. She has appeared in several films and television programs, including the 2013 documentary Blackfish about killer whale captivity, Unlocking the Cage, the 2016 documentary on the Nonhuman Rights Project, and Long Gone Wild, the 2019 documentary that picks up where Blackfish left off and the work of the Whale Sanctuary Project begins.

“We sat down and we ordered omakase, which is essentially the chef's specialties, and they just keep bringing food out until you say I'm done. So we ate and ate and ate everything you can imagine for the better part of 3 hours before we even dared to do order whale” – Heather Rally     Dr. Heather Rally spent the last decade at the PETA Foundation as a supervising veterinarian for captive animal law enforcement. What that means is she's led investigative and enforcement actions in cases of abuse of animals in roadside zoos, circuses and pretty much anywhere captive animal are on exhibit in the US. And, sadly, there are a lot of these places.   Heather's training is in marine mammals. For seven years, she worked with the Oceanic Preservation Society to document and expose environmental crimes and animal welfare violations across the world by doing undercover investigations for the documentary film, Racing Extinction.   In that time, she helped expose and put an end to the illegal sale of endangered species and brought global attention to the exponential rate of extinction that's happening all over the planet.   Heather truly is a superhero. Listen to her episode and I think you'll agree.   Links: PETA Prime:  https://prime.peta.org/news/dr-heather-rally-my-adventures-as-petas-chief-veterinarian/   Whale Sanctuary Project: https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/people/heather-rally/   Racing Extinction: https://www.opsociety.org/our-work/films/racing-extinction/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkt6aBhDKARIsAAyeLJ3Q4AjM5RfUfeNdHMiYvKyiquwzOk-lW0LceMku-O5H6ChjT03tmjgaArrMEALw_wcB

Take 5 minutes to manifest your dream. This community mini meditation is designed to help you make your dream a reality while doing some good. Share, stream, and download this meditation to help a cause. The more downloads, the larger a donation. All ad revenue generated on this episode during September 2022 will be donated to the Whale Sanctuary Project at the end of the month. Learn more about this organization here-https://whalesanctuaryproject.org Let's Connect Email Kelly your questions at info@yogaforyouonline.com Follow Kelly on instagram @yogaforyouonline Please rate, subscribe and review (it helps more than you know!)

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lori Marino about the ethics of eating animals and whether they have conscious states. They define intelligence in non-human animals and discuss the brains of whales and how they communicate. They discuss consciousness in animals and how humans can ethically cohabitate with animals. They talk about how domesticated animals, including farmed animals, have sentience, personality, and consciousness. They also talk about the ethics of eating animals and artificial meat, and many more topics. Lori Marino is a neuroscientist and expert in studying animal intelligence and behavior. She has her PhD in biopsychology and has done extensive research on whale and dolphin intelligence. She is well-published in the scientific literature on animal minds. She is the President of The Whale Sanctuary Project and is also the founder and Executive Director of The Kimmela Center for Animal Advocacy. You can read her essay mentioned in this episode here. 

Cativantes, inteligentes e tema do episódio dessa semana: Golfinhos! Convidamos a bióloga Letícia Magpali para nos contar mais sobre a ecologia, evolução, comportamento e conservação desses animais que encantam tanta gente. Vem com a gente descobrir mais sobre os golfinhos! Participantes: Beatriz Alonso, Lana Vasconcelos e Letícia Magpali. Edição por: Francisco Sassi. Aconselhamos o uso de fones de ouvido para uma melhor experiência! Rock 1: Children of The Sea - Black Sabbath Rock 2: Oceans - Pearl Jam Rock 3: Moby Dick - Led Zeppelin Ah, você não gosta das músicas? É uma pena, mas não tem problema! Agora você pode ouvir a versão sem músicas! Esse é o nosso Lado B!   Assine o Lado B para sempre ter acesso ao episódio editado sem as músicas! Gostou do episódio? Não gostou do episódio? Encontrou alguma falha gritante (ou pequena que seja)? Envie seu comentário! Pode ser aqui mesmo no site, nas redes sociais dos apresentadores ou pelo email rock@rockcomciencia.com.br. Ou ainda pelo Twitter (@rockcomciencia) ou Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rockcomciencia/)! Letícia Magpali - Contato: https://twitter.com/leticiamagpali Links mencionados durante o episódio: Guia Ilustrado de Identificação de Cetáceos e Sirênios do Brasil: https://www.icmbio.gov.br/cma/destaques/162-cma-publica-2-edicao-do-guia-ilustrado-de-identificacao-de-cetaceos-e-sirenios-do-brasi.html Golfinhos-Robôs: https://g1.globo.com/economia/tecnologia/noticia/2020/10/15/golfinho-robo-e-criado-como-alternativa-para-substituir-animais-em-parques-tematicos-nos-eua.ghtml Instituto de Pesquisas Cananeia (IPec): https://ipecpesquisas.org.br/ Instituto BioPesca: http://www.biopesca.org.br/ Observação de belugas: https://polarbearsinternational.org/education-center/beluga-cams/ Projeto CETI (comunicação de cachalotes): https://www.projectceti.org/  Whale Sanctuary Project: https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/ Projeto Golfinho-Rotador: https://golfinhorotador.org.br/

Diana Barnes (DB) is the Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director at Munchkin. Under her leadership, Munchkin's Brand Design team has won over 80 top international design awards for 360 designs, the highly coveted Red Dot Award among the latest. A passionate advocate for trees, animals, and the environment, she created and leads all Munchkin CSR initiatives such as partnerships with The Whale Sanctuary Project, Trees for the Future and IFAW (The International Fund for Animal Welfare) and Radiant Colors. Before joining Munchkin, she served as the Global Director of Brand Design for Dell, Inc. In this key role, she led global teams in Austin, India, and Asia. Prior to this, her career actually began in music and entertainment, holding executive creative positions at Sony and EMI, as well as several global ad agencies. About AIGA Design Adjacent AIGA Design Adjacent is a monthly podcast series with AIGA's Executive Director, Bennie F. Johnson, in conversation with industry leaders who are innovating and designing the future. These conversations expand beyond the design community, encompassing industries and areas that intersect with design and shift the ways in which we think about and interact with each other and the world around us. About Bennie F. Johnson Bennie F. Johnson is the Executive Director of AIGA, the professional association for design. Bennie thrives on the connections between marketing, technology, education, and innovation. With experience in strategic and consumer marketing, brand management, and innovation management, he is drawn to opportunities that allow him to lead and create new modes for business engagement. He has broad experience growing brands, businesses, and organizations with a special focus on venture launch and brand relaunch business environments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aigadesign/message

Species Unite will be back on June 2nd with a brand new season. Until then, we are re-sharing some of our favorite episodes. This week's is a conversation with Lori Marino. “In a natural setting, these animals would be swimming maybe a hundred miles a day, diving deep. They have their social lives, their social networks, roles to play in very tightly-knit family groups. They raise their children. They have cultures, different ways of doing things in different populations. They can explore and play and come together.  None of that is available in the concrete tank. None of it. They don't have any place to go. They don't have any place to dive… what you see is a lot of mortality, a lot of sickness, a lot of behavioral abnormalities. Everything that makes life worth living for a dolphin or whale is absent in marine parks and concrete tanks. None of it is available.” – Lori Marino     Lori Marino is a neuroscientist and an expert in animal behavior and intelligence. Much of her work is focused on whales and dolphins. She's currently the president of the Whale Sanctuary Project, which will be a seaside sanctuary for former performing orcas and belugas that have spent their entire lives in concrete tanks. Lori is also the founder and Executive Director of the Kimmela Center for Animal Advocacy, an organization that bridges the gap between academic research and on the ground animal advocacy efforts.  She has appeared in several films and television programs, including the documentaries Blackfish, Unlocking the Cage, and Long Gone Wild, which is a 2019 documentary that picks up where Black Fish left off, and is also where the Whale Sanctuary Project begins. The Whale Sanctuary Project is going to change the world for the lucky orcas and belugas that will end up there. They will also be a model for future sanctuaries for cetaceans – as we need a ton of them, there are way too many of these animals living in captivity.  It stuns me that even after documentaries like Blackfish, people all over the world (including many in the US) still visit marine mammal parks. Mostly, people go because they don't know. They don't know how miserable life is for the whales and dolphins and they don't know how intelligent and emotionally complex these animals are. Keeping them in tanks is cruel, inhumane, unjust, and it needs to stop.  Lori has made it her life's work to not only study their intelligence but to advocate and fight for their lives. This conversation is an important one, after listening to Lori, I think it'd be very difficult for anyone to give another dollar to a marine park anywhere on Earth.  I hope that you learn as much as I did. Learn More About The Whale Sanctuary Project Like The Whale Sanctuary Project on Facebook Follow The Whale Sanctuary Project on Twitter Learn More About The Kimmela Center for Animal Advocacy

New Guest Expert! On today's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with neuroscientist and expert in animal behavior and intelligence Dr. Lori Marino. President of the Whale Sanctuary Project, Dr. Marino reflects on the intelligence and robust culture of the orca community. Are wisdom and power simply too irresistible to humans? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to discuss.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Diana "DB" Barnes, Chief Brand Officer (CBO) and Creative Director of Munchkin, shared the story behind her title with us on Sunday, December 26, 2022.Diana (DB) began her career at Munchkin in 2014. She oversees global brand partnerships and manages the Public Relations, Social Media and Brand Design teams worldwide. Under DB's leadership, Munchkin's Brand Design team has won over 80 top international design awards for 360 designs, the highly coveted Red Dot Award among the latest. A passionate advocate for trees, animals, and the environment, DB created and leads all Munchkin CSR initiatives such as partnerships with The Whale Sanctuary Project, Trees for the Future, and IFAW (The International Fund for Animal Welfare), and Radiant Colors. Before joining Munchkin, DB served as the Global Director of Brand Design for Dell, Inc. In this key role, she led global teams in Austin, India, China, and Japan. Prior to this, her career actually began in music and entertainment, holding executive creative positions at Sony and EMI, as well as several global ad agencies. She received a BA in English Literature from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a BFA in Graphics/Packaging from the Art Center College of Design. She has also recently completed several Executive MBA programs in Marketing and Finance at Harvard Business School.SUE SAYS"As a young girl growing up in Nashville, DB had a heightened sense of her surroundings. She was also not afraid to ask "why" when presented with things from those around her. The question of "why" is critical for leaders looking to get to the heart of the work they are doing. As DB so artfully says, it can never be about the money…if it's about the "why," the money will come."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Whale Sanctuary Project is working to establish a gold-standard coastal sanctuary where cetaceans (whales and dolphins) can live in an environment that maximizes well-being and autonomy and is as close as possible to their natural habitat. Public opinion has turned against keeping whales and dolphins in captivity. The creation of this sanctuary is the first step toward a vision of a world in which all cetaceans are treated with respect and are no longer confined to concrete tanks in entertainment parks and aquariums. There are sanctuaries for many land animals who are being retired from zoos and circuses, and now is the time to provide them for whales and dolphins. This first-of-its-kind sanctuary is being created in Port Hilford, Nova Scotia, and it is being designed to serve as a model for many more that can then be built all over the world in the coming years. As part of the Whale Sanctuary Project's overall mission, a team of global experts also assists in the rescue, rehabilitation and care of cetaceans in the wild. Vist whalesanctuaryproject.org to get involved.

The Whale Sanctuary Project is working to establish a gold-standard coastal sanctuary where cetaceans (whales and dolphins) can live in an environment that maximizes well-being and autonomy and is as close as possible to their natural habitat. Public opinion has turned against keeping whales and dolphins in captivity. The creation of this sanctuary is the first step toward a vision of a world in which all cetaceans are treated with respect and are no longer confined to concrete tanks in entertainment parks and aquariums. There are sanctuaries for many land animals who are being retired from zoos and circuses, and now is the time to provide them for whales and dolphins. This first-of-its-kind sanctuary is being created in Port Hilford, Nova Scotia, and it is being designed to serve as a model for many more that can then be built all over the world in the coming years. As part of the Whale Sanctuary Project's overall mission, a team of global experts also assists in the rescue, rehabilitation and care of cetaceans in the wild. Vist whalesanctuaryproject.org to get involved.

The Whale Sanctuary Project is working to establish a gold-standard coastal sanctuary where cetaceans (whales and dolphins) can live in an environment that maximizes well-being and autonomy and is as close as possible to their natural habitat. Public opinion has turned against keeping whales and dolphins in captivity. The creation of this sanctuary is the first step toward a vision of a world in which all cetaceans are treated with respect and are no longer confined to concrete tanks in entertainment parks and aquariums. There are sanctuaries for many land animals who are being retired from zoos and circuses, and now is the time to provide them for whales and dolphins. This first-of-its-kind sanctuary is being created in Port Hilford, Nova Scotia, and it is being designed to serve as a model for many more that can then be built all over the world in the coming years. As part of the Whale Sanctuary Project's overall mission, a team of global experts also assists in the rescue, rehabilitation and care of cetaceans in the wild. Vist whalesanctuaryproject.org to get involved.

Michaela Mansholt is a wildlife photographer, content creator and student at the University of Alaska Southeast. In this episode of the podcast we talk about her journey north from Southern California, the cascading effects of captivity, and the ever growing world of whale people. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Mentions: Newport Coastal Adventure http://www.newportcoastaladventure.com/ Lolita Save Lolita: https://www.savelolita.org/ The Whale Sanctuary Project: https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/ Jason Colby's talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbdlAHOOTCQ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Michaela Mansholt Wildlife Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cetaceanation/ Business: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacificsea.co/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJCdJ3OeJug6LhzkM0goEQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelamansholt?lang=en ━━━━━━━━━━━━━ My Socials

Charles Vinick is one of the elder statesman of the marine environmental movement. He has long been an educator, marine mammal activist, youth mentor, and film producer throughout his career.  Charles has received commendations from the White House for his work with youth education and from the Los Angeles City Council for community environmentalism. He has also worked with non profits, and in business with renewable energy and technology companies.  A member of the Whale Sanctuary Project Board of Directors since mid-2016, Charles brings a unique blend of leadership and experience to his role as Executive Director.  With a strong background in business that includes extensive experience in ocean + environmental policy, project management and government relations, Charles keeps current with a solid vision for the future. The Whale Sanctuary Project, his most ambitious yet,  with Jean Michel, is creating the first North American seaside sanctuary for captive cetaceans in Nova Scotia.   For over 40 years, Charles has worked alongside the Cousteau family, early on with Jacques Yves and currently with Jean-Michel, helping these preeminent ocean explorers establish, grow and sustain multiple initiatives.  As an adviser, and cofounder of the Cousteau Centers, Inc., Charles developed and managed Parc Oceanique Cousteau, an ocean education and entertainment complex in Paris. He shepherded the growth of the Cousteau Society and, from 1993 through 2003, served as Executive Vice President of the Jean-Michel Cousteau Institute and Ocean Futures Society, which produced educational programs as well as films about the ocean and the environment. During that time he was privileged to serve as director of the highly-publicized Keiko Project, a pioneering effort that marshaled public and media support to reintroduce to the wild the captive Orca made famous through the “Free Willy” films.   LEARN MORE ABOUT CHARLES VINICK AND THE WHALE SANCTUARY PROJECT here:    Follow Charles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-vinick-67b02b14 Whale Sanctuary Website: https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/ Whale Sancturary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whalesanctuaryproject/ Conversation with Jean-Michel Cousteau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XXd78yeHNs TEDx Whales Without Walls: https://www.ted.com/talks/charles_vinick_whales_without_walls/transcript?language=en Whales Without Walls short film: https://vimeo.com/385049610 Long Gone Wild Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5T2AOjpSZs Charles Vinick + Ecosphere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ6PbgaVw4A Learn more about Keiko's Legacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07rItwjRutI Beluga Whale Safety PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya2tLyMCgXE&t=45s Gabby Reece Interview:  https://thegabbyreeceshow.libsyn.com/charles-vinick-on-marine-life-intelligence-amongst-wildlife-activism-and-the-legacy-of-keiko   “Today a family can go whale watching, for probably less money, and a greater experience than going to a marine park” - Charles Vinick   TO SUGGEST A GUEST YOU CAN REACH US here: guest@ourepicocean.com or take the EPIC OCEAN CHALLENGE follow this link: https://www.ourepicocean.com/challengevid

A 40 hectare inlet in Nova Scotia is about to become home for some newly retired inhabitants. As a way to offer a new life to whales that have been rescued from entertainment parks, a nonprofit group is preparing a seaside sanctuary, which will be a North American first.    Worldwide, there are currently more than 3,000 whales and dolphins in captivity. "Our focus is on Orcas and Belugas because they suffer more than any other species - they suffer tremendously in captivity." says Charles Vinick, Executive Director of The Whale Sanctuary Project.   In this episode of The Big Blue Marble, we explore how the sanctuary will work, its ultimate benefits to the marine mammals, and we ask - how do you transport these huge, yet very delicate, creatures. 

Congratulations to Rena Priest, named Washington's Poet Laureate in April 2021. She is the first indigenous poet to hold this prestigious position in Washington state. "Words of Encouragement" appears in For Love of Orcas: An Anthology, published in 2019 by Wandering Aengus Press. Photo: https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/ (The Whale Sanctuary Project).

Life for captive whales and dolphins is nothing like the ocean. In artificial captivity, these highly intelligent animals battle with mental and physical health, social isolation, aggression and much shorter lives.  Today I have a fascinating conversation with a lifetime advocate for the protection of these beautiful animals, Lori Marino who is a world renowned neuroscientist and expert in animal behaviour and intelligence and she's also the Founder and President of The Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia.  Lori and I discuss the innate attributes of whales and dolphins, what life is really like for them in captivity and how The Whale Sanctuary is preparing to protect and rehabilitate these animals in a natural, seaside environment.  Visit The Whale Sanctuary Project where you can receive updates, read stories on whales across the globe or donate to this exciting initiative.  The Whale Sanctuary Project also provides updates across social media so can you follow them below: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whalesanctuaryproject/ Twitter https://www.instagram.com/whalesanctuaryproject/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whalesanctuaryproject/     

Episode 01: Show Notes.Welcome to the All Things Wild Podcast, where we talk about wildlife across our beautiful planet through conversations with experts and nature lovers alike! Today we are joined by one of the world's leading authorities on the brains of dolphins and whales, Dr. Lori Marino. Lori is the founder and president of The Whale Sanctuary Project, has a long history in the field of neuroscience, and was featured in the landmark film, Blackfish. She joins us on the show to talk about intelligence in dolphins and whales, explaining the limitations of our understanding and how the field of research in this area has progressed over the last few decades. We also talk about Lori's own journey and research, and some of the amazing studies she has been a part of. We spend some time thinking about the complexity of intelligence, and how outdated and oversimplified perspectives of humans as the sole most intelligent life form on earth have been so clearly disproved. The conversation also covers the topics of captivity, emotional intelligence, and what we can and cannot learn from brain size and the encephalization quotient. Dr. Lori shares a wealth of insight and knowledge and her considered and open-minded approach is truly inspiring, join us to hear it all!Key Points From This Episode:How Dr. Lori became interested in studying the brains of cetaceans. Dr. Lori's early work with bottle-nosed dolphins in captivity and the study on mirror recognition. Studies on metacognition in dolphins and how this relates to self-awareness. Considering the different scientific definitions of intelligence and Lori's personal perspective. Dolphin interpretations of human intelligence!The impact of captivity on displays of skills and intelligence. Syntax and understanding of sentences in dolphins, and studies in this area.The massive similarities that exist in nature and the lack of actual divides between many species.Developments in brain size and how this occurs in the evolutionary process. The activities that utilize the more impressive parts of the dolphin mind.Unpacking the encephalization quotient and what it illuminates.The primary areas to look at in the brain when studying intelligence levels.Comparing the neocortex in dolphins and whales with that in primates. Cultural conservatism in orcas and the studies on their restricted diet.Weighing the emotional landscape of dolphins and the clear differences from human EQ.Some information on The Whale Sanctuary Project and what Dr. Lori and her team are aiming for.Tweetables:“They process information pretty quickly and they are pretty impatient, and you are always trying to catch up with them.” — @Whale_Sanctuary [0:06:01]“It really speaks to how bright they are because even under the circumstances of living in a concrete tank that is really sparse and limiting, they are still able to be engaged in very complex tasks.” — @Whale_Sanctuary [0:15:21]“It is pretty amazing that they are able to work with a human-based system, a human-based language, and they are able to do that successfully.” — @Whale_Sanctuary [0:17:51]“There is no bright line in nature that divides humans and non-humans.” — @Whale_Sanctuary

Dr. Lori Marino, President of The Whale Sanctuary Project discusses the need for such a sanctuary and the unique challenges in making such a vision a reality. The post Sanctuary for Sentient Cetaceans 12-4-20 appeared first on WWDB-AM.

Guest: Lori Marino - Neuroscientist, specialist in animal behaviour & executive director of The Whale Sanctuary Project