New whales, new podcast, and more
Always looking for ways to engage and inform, Women Mind the Water has added a nature news section to our website. The latest post in that section discusses the possible discover an unknown species of whale, probably belong to a group know as beaked whales, named for their pointy, dolphin-like snouts. Sighted in the Pacific Ocean about 300 miles south of the US border photographs of the whale suggest the whales’ teeth are differently placed than other beaked whale species. Furthermore, underwater recordings made during the encounter appear to sound unique.
Women Mind the Water continues to expand its collaboration with the Go Forth and Science. First, Kate Hruby, founder of the website Go Forth and Science, was featured in Episode 5 of the WMW podcast. Then the two women who share a passion for the ocean and killer whales created a work of art, now available in our store. Kate designed a killer whale to be paired with Pam’s poem Whale Watcher. The latest collaboration is Kate’s interview on Go Forth and Science’s Podcast with Pam about the story of and her involvement with the California sea otter. She did her homework and made the story of sea otters fun and engaging. After you listen, check out her bold and comic illustrations that are the hallmark of Go Forth and Science!
The newest association for us is with the Maine Humanities Council. WMW has joined their Discussion Project and will focus on The Sea Around Us, the book that brought national attention to Rachel Carson, an American marine biologist and author credited with advancing the global environmental movement. Carson’s book, published 70 years ago, offers an opportunity to reevaluate our relationship with the ocean and each other. This reflection is particularly relevant given the rapidly warming ocean temperatures in the Gulf of Maine, a situation that impacts precipitation patterns, storm frequency and severity, ocean acidity and the overall character of the Gulf ecosystem.
Women Mind the Water is seeking persons interested in joining a virtual discussion of the book and topics related to life in Maine, connection to the ocean and each other, and the nature of collaboration in promoting change. The books and discussion is free to participants.