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Courting, sex, and babies deliver a (re)productive WhaleFest

by KCAW News | Oct 31, 2022 | The Morning Interview

The theme of this year's Sitka WhaleFest (Nov 3-6, 2022) is "How It's Made: Courting, Babies, & Growth." Nine speakers will cover reproductivity in the marine ecosystem from seaweed to whales. See the full schedule here. Read More

Anticipation building for Sitka Whalefest 2022

by KCAW News | Oct 19, 2022 | The Morning Interview

Sitka Whalefest committee members Lauren Wild and Madison Kosma joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss their work, the science symposium, and the 2022 theme for Whalefest: “How It’s Made: Courting, Babies & Growth.” Read More

This year’s Sitka WhaleFest centers on courting, babies and growth

by KCAW News | Oct 12, 2022 | The Morning Interview

Education director Janet Clarke joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer in the studio to discuss the educational opportunities at WhaleFest this fall. Read More

Sitka WhaleFest a ‘celebration of marine life’

by KCAW Staff | Oct 23, 2019 | The Morning Interview

WhaleFest director Alex Thorne and biologist Jan Straley (who is co-director of the WhaleFest science symposium) outline plans for this year's event, November 1-3. The impressive lineup of speakers is chosen for their communication skills, and their ability to 'talk to you and me.' Read More

Sitka WhaleFest to focus on changing ocean conditions

by KCAW News | Oct 17, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

The Tootsie Rolls and Skittles will have only just stopped raining down on Lincoln Street from Alaska Day, when Sitkans step into their second major festival of the fall: WhaleFest. The four-day symposium begins on October 31. Read More