Episode 16: A Whale of a Career: 28 Years on the Water with Mark Malleson (Part 2)

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Prince of Whales PODcast! This week, we’re continuing our conversation with Mark Malleson, a Zodiac skipper with nearly three decades of experience on the Salish Sea. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out Episode 15 for the first half of this incredible interview.

• (0:44) Mark’s most cherished experiences from 28 years on the water
• (1:40) Encountering offshore killer whales in the Salish Sea
• (4:10) The rarest species Mark has ever seen in these waters
• (8:00) The challenges of tracking killer whales and collaborating with researchers
• (9:07) Biggest threats to whales and what we can do to help
• (12:02) How whale-watching regulations have changed over the years
• (15:20) Mark’s most memorable encounter in the last five years

Mark’s career has given him a front-row seat to history, and his stories are nothing short of amazing. We’re so grateful for the time he spent with us—maybe we’ll have to bring him back again!

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