🦀Bigg’s Killer Whales (Online) – Joan Lopez

The media has been abuzz with news and concerns about the Southern Resident killer whales, a Chinook salmon eating population, but little is mentioned about the marine mammal hunting killer whales – known as transients or Bigg’s killer whales – unless if they show up in an unexpected location, like False Creek! In recent years, encounters with transient killer whales have been increasing in the Salish Sea. This talk will explore the unique characteristics of Bigg’s killer whales, how they differ from resident-type killer whales, as well as stories from the field.

Joan Lopez has been employed as a guide by a local whale watching company since 2003. She has witnessed first-hand a sea change in the populations of local marine mammals.

This talk was originally presented in September of 2019. It has been updated for this online presentation.

Instructions for online participation.

Many people are using Zoom videoconferencing these days to connect with coworkers family and friends;  it’s not hard.  The March 19 Botany night Zoom presentation went well, and the April 2 Birding had 57 attendees!

1. Download and install “Zoom Client for Meetings” from Zoom.us/download , where you will also find smartphone and tablet versions. You do not need to register a Zoom account.  If you join the meeting without first installing, you will be prompted to install on the spot, which may leave you feeling rushed.  I  recommend doing a self-test at Zoom.us/test .  You’ll get to test that the Zoom app is able to use your microphone and camera, and try out the meeting buttons.
2. To join: after 7pm on April 9 click on the link supplied in the Monday email.  You may also need the meeting ID and password (also in that email).  You can join by phone instead at 778-907-2071 .
   Email Denis info@NatureVancouver.ca if you need help.
3. To socialize before 7:30 we encourage you to turn on your microphone and camera; turn them both off at 7:30.  In the  Q&A after the talk, please type in your questions using the “chat” sidebar.

See also https://naturevancouver.ca/zoom-videoconference-instructions/