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Presentation Abstract
Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) are widely recognized as a charismatic species and symbol of the Salish Sea region, if not greater Pacific Northwest. SRKW have a long history in the region, which has evolved in tandem with the diverse human communities who have called this place home. SRKW-human relationships have been complex and subject to change, often dramatic change. This presentation seeks to partly untangle this relationship by examining sense of place and SRKW in the region. By bringing together findings from multiple complementary studies, including a recent national study on state designated species and place meanings, this presentation demonstrates that SRKW are an integral aspect of our shared sense of place and how we understand and interact with place itself. Bringing together the social sciences and humanities, this presentation highlights how and why such linkages help define what this region means to residents, but also offers potential ideas for furthering SRKW recovery.
Session Title
Ethics and Southern Resident Killer Whales Recovery 1
Conference Track
SSE7: Ethics, Environmental Justice, & the Future
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2022 : Online)
Document Type
Event
SSEC Identifier
SSE-traditionals-54
Start Date
26-4-2022 11:30 AM
End Date
26-4-2022 1:00 PM
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Type
Text
Language
English
Sense of Place and Southern Resident Killer Whales in the Salish Sea Region
Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) are widely recognized as a charismatic species and symbol of the Salish Sea region, if not greater Pacific Northwest. SRKW have a long history in the region, which has evolved in tandem with the diverse human communities who have called this place home. SRKW-human relationships have been complex and subject to change, often dramatic change. This presentation seeks to partly untangle this relationship by examining sense of place and SRKW in the region. By bringing together findings from multiple complementary studies, including a recent national study on state designated species and place meanings, this presentation demonstrates that SRKW are an integral aspect of our shared sense of place and how we understand and interact with place itself. Bringing together the social sciences and humanities, this presentation highlights how and why such linkages help define what this region means to residents, but also offers potential ideas for furthering SRKW recovery.
