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September 2021

Thu 30
September 30, 2021 @ 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM EDT

Cetacean Sanctuaries: Centers for the Study of Natural Communication

Sanctuaries will provide a more natural setting than aquariums, along with a potentially more accessible and convenient way of studying communication among whales than in the wild. Therefore, sanctuaries will be able to catalyze ways to validate and explore innovative methods of studying whale communication.
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October 2021

Thu 21
October 21, 2021 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Poop, Snot and Blow: Noninvasive Health Assessment in Cetacean Sanctuaries

At a sanctuary for whales and dolphins – as at any authentic animal sanctuary – health assessments and other essential studies should be as non-invasive and non-intrusive as possible. Therefore, an important aspect of sanctuary work is the development of methods that do not disturb the whales. Three experts who study whale health and behavior in the wild join us for a fascinating conversation.
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November 2021

Wed 17
November 17, 2021 @ 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM EST

Dolphin Assisted Therapy, Autism and Pseudoscience

Dolphin Assisted Therapy (DAT) is a type of dolphin swim program that is purported to be an effective treatment for autism and other conditions. Parents and others are charged thousands of dollars and led to believe that they are engaging in real therapy. We'll discuss why it is a pseudoscience and how the practices that force dolphins into DAT performances are exploitive and abusive.
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December 2021

Wed 15
December 15, 2021 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

Ask Us Anything!

Join Dr. Lori Marino, President and Founder, and Charles Vinick, Executive Director, for a year-end chat about the Whale Sanctuary Project, including major accomplishments of this year and what we're looking to achieve next year.

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February 2022

Thu 24
February 24, 2022 @ 4:00 PM EST

Who Are Beluga Whales?

Three top scientists will be presenting their latest discoveries about beluga whale societies, communication and culture (the knowledge they pass on from generation to generation). Do these highly intelligent whales have different dialects depending on where they come from? And how important is friendship among beluga whales?

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May 2022

Mon 16
May 16, 2022 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

“Captive” – a Conversation with Animal Photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur

The work of award-winning photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur reveals deeper truths than words ever can about what life is like for whales and dolphins and other animals at marine entertainment parks and aquariums. And the resources of her global network are available to anyone working to inspire compassion, conversation and change in the lives of captive animals.

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June 2022

Thu 30
June 30, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Canada’s Ban on Whales as Entertainment. Could It Happen in the U.S.?

Following passage of Bill S-203: the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act in Canada in 2019, the proposed Jane Goodall Bill adds further protections to the earlier bill, phases out elephant captivity, and will make Canada a world leader in animal protection.

Could anything similar to these bills be enacted in the United States? If not, what makes legislation like this possible in Canada? 

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July 2022

Thu 14
July 14, 2022 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

A Special Event for World Orca Day

In this World Orca Day conversation, leading orca scientist Ingrid Visser, founder of World Orca Day, will talk about her experiences with orcas around the world, both captive and free ranging, and what she has learned from them and about them.

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September 2022

Thu 1
September 1, 2022 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

The Five Fundamental Rights of Whales and Dolphins

Like us humans, cetaceans are self-aware beings who share, for example, strong emotional and social bonds and live according to cultural traditions. Just as we consider ourselves to have certain basic rights, should we not recognize the same in them?

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October 2022

Sun 23
October 23, 2022 @ 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM PDT

Santa Barbara Cruise Boat to Host Talk about Sanctuary

Attention, Californians: Join Charles Vinick, Executive Director of the Whale Sanctuary Project, aboard the Condor Express off the coast of Santa Barbara for a two-hour whale watching expedition. 
Along the way, Charles will talk about North America's first coastal sanctuary for orca and beluga whales being retired from marine entertainment parks. The sanctuary is being established in Port Hilford, Nova Scotia.

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Thu 27
October 27, 2022 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Wild Animal Sanctuaries – the New Face of Humane Education

As wild animal sanctuaries are increasingly key parts of the animal protection landscape, they are becoming a vital part of humane education. Dr. Lori Marino talks with guests about the new focus on wildlife sanctuaries in their humane education programs.

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December 2022

Tue 20
December 20, 2022 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

Ask Us Anything!

Join Dr. Lori Marino, President and Founder, and Charles Vinick, Executive Director, for a year-end chat about the Whale Sanctuary Project, including major accomplishments of this year and what we're looking to achieve next year.

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