Sadly, today’s conservation issues include a heavy dose of doom and gloom. The barrage of bad news can leave folks feeling hopeless and disengaged. In such a challenging time for science and the environment, public engagement and support have never been more critical. SeaDoc Society videographer Bob Friel will talk about how the Salish Sea Wild! video series counters the gloom by lacing serious conservation science with a heavy dose of humor. Whether collecting “endangered feces” to study killer whale health or playing patty cake with a 12-foot-long giant Pacific octopus, SeaDoc finds the fun in fieldwork while engaging others to recognize the importance of protecting our Salish Sea. Meet The Speaker:Bob Friel writes, films, and produces Salish Sea Wild! for the SeaDoc Society, an Orcas Island-based nonprofit dedicated to healing and protecting the Salish Sea. Bob is a marine scientist/communicator who spent thousands of hours underwater in exotic locations before finding a home 20 years ago amid the chilly green Northwest waters. Bob is known for using humor in his award-winning magazine, documentary filmmaking, and bestselling writing, including The Barefoot Bandit/The True Tale of Colton Harris-Moore, New American Outlaw.
Date and Time
Friday Nov 14, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Friday, November 14th at 7:00pm. Doors will open at 6:15pm. Please arrive no later than 6:45pm.
Location
NWESD 189 Building, 1601 R Ave. Anacortes WA 98221
Fees/Admission
Please go to friendsofsalishsea.org/lecture-series/ to learn how to reserve your seats for this free event. The RSVP form will open several weeks before the event takes place. Please note that if you do not RSVP, we will not be able to guarantee you a seat and you may not be able to attend the lecture.
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Located in the Pacific Northwest, we’re a non profit organization striving to make a difference for our local marine habitat. Our projects are powered by our enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about ocean conservation. Originally named Friends of Skagit Beaches, our organization was established in 2008 to develop financial support for local volunteer programs and projects. Friends of the Salish Sea works closely with volunteers and a number of organizations, both nonprofits and governmental agencies, to protect, restore, and monitor marine habitats in Skagit, Whatcom, Island, Snohomish and King Counties.
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