Chinook Salmon and Southern Resident Killer Whales (w/ Charles Bradfield)

In this episode, the crew gets schooled on the subject of conservation, Southern Resident Killer Whales and Chinook salmon. We humans historically haven’t made the best decisions as we develop and change the environment, and the repercussions for wildlife can be extensive. Whether its barriers to fish passage from dam building or habitat degradation and population collapse from overfishing, it can affect the food chain all the way up to the apex predator. Lucky for us, Charles Bradfield is here to explain what he’s learned about how two incredible species, severely impacted by human actions, are inexorably interconnected.

This podcast is brought to you by the clown triggerfish. These saltwater marvels are a sight to behold. They swim using their dorsal and anal fins, similarly to the ocean sunfish. They delight in consuming shellfish and are some of the most aggressive species in the ocean. In fact, the name clown triggerfish should not evoke laughter but rather fear as they are not afraid of humans and not afraid to bite you. Cheers to you clown triggerfish, truly the clown of our nightmares.

Be sure to check out Charles’ Youtube channel if you want to hear more from him!

The orgs that Charles mentioned in this episode are the Center for Whale Research, Save Our Wild Salmon, and Pacific Salmon Foundation.

You can also check out the papers and articles Charles referenced in this episode on our Substack article!

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