Media
Watch! Presentations
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Telling the Story of Springer
Presentation and panel discussion hosted by National Marine Sanctuaries and NOAA Fisheries. Panelists included Robert Lohn, John Ford, Lance Barrett-Lennard, Lynne Barre and Donna Sandstrom.
Presentation Date: 12/9/2021
Watch: Telling the Story of Springer
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Orca Rescue! Elliott Bay Book Company
Virtual Presentation hosted by Elliott Bay Book Company
Presentation Date: 12/3/2021
Click here to view You Tube recording.
Run time: 55 minutes -
Celebrate Springer 2020
Virtual presentation and panel discussion hosted by The Whale Trail. When the pandemic set in, we thought the world needed to hear a story of hope. Presenters were Lynne Barre and Donna Sandstrom. Panelists included Bob Lohn, Joe Scordino, and John Ford.
Presentation Date: 8/19/2020
Watch:: Celebrate Springer 2020
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Orphan Orca: Saving Springer
NOAA’s documentary about Springer. Watch the video here.
Listen! Interviews and Stories
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An Orphaned Orca Brought a Community Together (KNKX)
Reporter Bellamy Pailthorp tells the story, featuring interviews with members of Springer’s team ( Mark Sears, Donna Sandstrom, Lynne Barre, Lance Barrett-Lennard and Dave Bain) and key recordings of Springer provided by OrcaLab.
Air date: 1/20/2022
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Springer, a Story of Hope
Podcast by Traci Merril featuring interviews with Lynne Barre, Donna Sandstrom, Kari Koski and Mark Sears. Traci is the Education Coordinator for the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor. Podcast produced for Salish Sea Association of Marine Mammal Naturalists.
Released 1/28/2022
Listen: Springer, a Story of Hope
Read! Orca Rescue Reviews
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Kirkus Review
“Impressive.” (Starred Review!)
Read it here: Book Reviews, Orca Rescue
Publication Date: October 2021 -
Hakai Magazine
“Orca Rescue! is an inspiring story with memorable lessons about overcoming adversity, the power of teamwork, and the enduring strength of family ties.”
Publication Date: November 21, 2021
Read it here: Fourteen New Coastal Kids’ Books to Entertain and Inspire Readers of All Ages
News and Stories about Springer
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Springer Expecting! Rescued Killer Whale Expecting Third Calf
On the same day that Orca Rescue was published, Oceanwise announced that Springer was pregnant with her third calf! The whale always had good timing.
Read the release here. Check out those photos!Publication Date:10/5/21
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Saving Springer: How the Pacific NW United to Rescue and Orphaned Orca
NOAA Fisheries 3-part series about Springer.
Published Aug. 22, 2017Read it on the NOAA website here.