We have whales in the Gulf of Mexico? Yes we do!

Name: We have whales in the Gulf of Mexico? Yes we do!
Start: 2025-01-09T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-09T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Crosspoint, Niceville

Schedule

Thu Jan 09 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Crosspoint, Niceville | Niceville, FL

Yes—we have whales in the Gulf of Mexico! From sperm whales and killer whales to Rice’s whales—one of the most endangered whales on earth—whales are a vital part of the ecology of the Gulf. The program will be held in Room 800 on the 2nd floor of the Chandler Center (NW door of 519 Helms St.) at the Crosspoint Church in Niceville. Socializing begins at 6:30 PM, and the program begins at 7:00 pm. Admission is free and open to the interested public.
Learn more about the role of whales in Gulf nutrient cycling, the threats they face, and conservation actions needed to protect them. We’ll focus on the incredible story of the Rice’s whale—a species that lives only in the Gulf--the science that led to its designation as a new species just three years ago, and how the whales intersect with open ocean birds and fish.
Christian Wagley is coastal organizer for Healthy Gulf, working on water quality, energy, endangered species and climate issues along the coast of NW Florida and South Alabama. He previously worked on green building and development issues in both the public and private sector, and in 2022 served as Environment co-leader on Pensacola mayor D.C. Reeves’ Transition Team.