||| FROM CONOR AGNEW for THE WHALE MUSEUM |||
A newly released PBS documentary follows the work of a team of Antarctic researchers, including The Whale Museum’s Research Director Jessica Farrer. “Expedition Killer Whale” documents the study of the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom – killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.
Farrer, who has been working in Antarctica since 2009, was asked to join this expedition to shed light on the ecosystem these killer whales live in and the prey they consume. Farrer has worked for The Whale Museum for nearly 3 years, first running the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network before being promoted to Research Director in 2024.
“You can’t conserve a species without understanding the connectivity of the ecosystem they exist in,” says Farrer. “The Antarctic is changing rapidly, and while this incredible foraging strategy has captivated the world, these whales and their behaviors are increasingly vulnerable in the face of climate change.
Hopefully, this documentary will inspire connection, empathy, and action to protect this remote and beautiful region of our world and the wildlife that call it home.
“Expedition Killer Whale” premiered on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 on PBS and the PBS App. The documentary will also be available on YouTube to stream until March 12 on the Nature on PBS channel.
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