September 8th at the Nature House: Humpback Whales presentation by Marine Education and Research Society (MERS) researcher Jackie Hildering

In addition to sharing MERS’ research on Humpback feeding strategies and rate of entanglement, Jackie will discuss how the fortunate return of these giants from the brink of extinction necessitates increased boater awareness about avoiding collision and what to do if entanglement is witnessed.

As an educator, cold water diver and underwater photographer, Jackie is known as “The Marine Detective” with on-camera experience including being featured on Animal Planet’s “Wild Obsession” series and in the BBC productions “New threat to Canada's Pacific Humpback Whales?” and “Ingenious Animals”.  She has been referenced as the stand-up comic of marine conservation.

This event indeed promises to be informative and entertaining!

At the Portal, 254 North Cove Rd. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the presentation starts at 7:00 pm.