Newly published PBS -Documentary offers local scientists

Submitted from the Whale Museum.

A newly published PBS documentation follows the work of a team of Antarctic researchers, including the research director of the Whale Museum, Jessica Farrer. “Expedition Killer Whale” documents the study of the most demanding hunting strategy in the Animal Empire – killer whales that make waves to wash down seals.

Farrer, who has been working in Antarctica since 2009, was asked to join this expedition in order to illuminate the ecosystem in which this killer whales live and the prey it consumes. Farrer has been working for the Whale Museum for almost three years and headed the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network before being promoted to research director in 2024.

“You cannot preserve a way without understanding the connectivity of the ecosystem in which you exist,” says Farrer. “The Antarctic is changing rapidly, and while this incredible strategy of looking for food has fascinated the world, this whales and its behavior are increasingly susceptible to climate change. Hopefully this documentary connection, empathy and acting will inspire to protect this remote and beautiful region of our world and the wildlife, which you call at home. “

“Expedition Killer Whale” was premiered on Wednesday, February 12, on PBS and the PBS app. The documentary will also be available on YouTube to stream on the PBS channel on nature until March 12.