WWF-Canada Podcast Highlights Crisis of Southern Resident Killer Whales
Event summary
- WWF-Canada's podcast 'This Is Wild' returns for a second season, premiering September 17, 2026.
- The first episode focuses on the critical threats facing southern resident killer whales, with only around 75 remaining.
- Declining chinook salmon populations, underwater noise, and pollution are identified as key threats.
- WWF-Canada experts and Ecojustice lawyer Margot Venton discuss conservation efforts and policy hurdles.
- The podcast is co-produced with Antica Productions and hosted by award-winning filmmaker Aliya Jasmine.
The big picture
WWF-Canada's strategic use of media to highlight conservation issues comes as Canada faces increasing pressure to balance economic development with environmental protection. The podcast's focus on the southern resident killer whales underscores the broader tension between industrial expansion and biodiversity preservation. With only around 75 of these iconic orcas remaining, the episode serves as a timely call to action amid growing threats from human activity.
What we're watching
- Policy Impact
- Whether Canada's acceleration of major projects like ports and pipelines will further endanger the southern resident killer whales.
- Conservation Effectiveness
- The pace at which conservation efforts can mitigate the threats of declining chinook salmon populations and underwater noise.
- Public Awareness
- How the podcast's reach will influence public and policy maker awareness of the orcas' critical status.