52. Hanne Strager: The Killer Whale Journals and Our Love and Fear of Orcas
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Hanne Strager is a Danish  biologist, whale researcher, and author of the award-winning book, The Killer Whale Journals: Our Love and Fear of Orcas and A Modest Genius: The Story of Darwin’s Life and How His Ideas Changed Everything. Hanne co-founded Norway's Andenes Whale Center and has served as the Director of Exhibitions at the Natural History Museum of Denmark. In this episode, Hanne and Richard talk about her newest book, Killer Whale Journals, and the relationships humans have had with orcas over the past many decades. Topics includes: The spark that ignited Hanne's interest in orcas.Hanne's epiphany on the seas of NorwayKiller whale or orca?Orca cultureBombs and a massacre in IcelandOrcas in captivityThe Whale JailSeattle's orphaned orcaTwofold bay and Old TomThe orcas sighting that brought Hanne to tearsAnd more. Notable Links: Hanne Strager Website Hanne Strager Instagram Killer Whale Journals: Our Love and Fear of Orcas on Amazon ***** This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters. Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment. And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10 Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.
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