In this conversation, board member Susan Hopp interviews renowned marine mammal photographer and native Californian, Jodi Frediani, to learn more about how she got started in wildlife photography, what motivates and inspires her, and what tips she has for people who are interested in the field of wildlife photography.
Status of the Southern Resident Killer Whales, and Ways to Help Them
Conservationist and ACS San Francisco Bay Chapter volunteer, Kylie West, provides us with an update on the status of the Southern resident killer whale population. She reports on total population metrics, recent births and deaths, current Endangered Species Act status, current threats, and steps we can take to help protect and conserve this important and treasured population of cetaceans.
Sailing Into the 2022 Speaker Series Finale
Help Our Oceans – Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
In early August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its latest report on the climate crisis and the impact of CO2 in our atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels. Described as a “Code Red for Humanity” and summary assessments from scientists like “We are out of time”, ACS community members might be wondering what can I do?