Send us a textOn this episode of Rarified listeners are introduced to the beluga whale. Renowned for its unique vocalizations and smiling visage, the beluga whale inhabits the Arctic and sub-Arctic waters. With conservation scientist William Halliday, the podcast dives into the life of belugas, exploring their behaviors, unique adaptations, and the threats they face, such as climate change and increased human activity in the Arctic. They discuss conservation efforts, traditional ecological knowledge from Indigenous communities, and how studies like acoustic monitoring and tagging help understand and protect these 'canaries of the sea.'www.arcticnoise.cahttps://www.snopes.com/fact-check/white-wilderness-lemming-suicide/further reading: Martin et al. 2023 https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.12978 Halliday et al. 2019 https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic69294Chapters00:00 Introduction to Rarified Podcast00:26 Exploring the Beluga Whale01:36 Interview with William Halliday02:36 Beluga Whale Behavior and Social Structure08:33 Beluga Whale Migration Patterns13:40 Impact of Climate Change on Belugas16:19 Human Activity and Beluga Conservation18:19 Research Methods for Studying Belugas21:40 Indigenous Partnerships in Beluga Research23:34 Indigenous Partnerships in Arctic Research24:43 Community Consultations and Permits25:35 Fieldwork and Data Collection27:27 Memorable Beluga Encounters31:04 Ecotourism and Beluga Conservation35:51 Challenges and Successes in Conservation36:38 Career Path and Conservation Ethos38:58 Lemmings Myth and Reality40:36 Supporting Beluga Populations44:16 Success Stories and Future Hopes46:23 Conclusion and Farewell

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