Experience an engaging and eye-opening evening with Ed Lyman, Regional Large Whale Entanglement Response Coordinator for NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
With over 30 years of dedicated service in marine conservation, Ed has actively participated in more than 130 whale disentanglement missions, successfully helping free over 75 large whales across Hawaiʻi, Alaska, and coastal regions around the globe.
During this Sea Talk, Ed will share captivating imagery from innovative camera technologies including helmet, pole, and drone-mounted cameras. Learn firsthand about the cutting-edge tools and methods developed to safely free these majestic creatures from life-threatening entanglements.
Discover how community-driven efforts and scientific research are key in addressing the global threat entanglement poses to marine wildlife. Gain insights directly from Lyman, an expert leading groundbreaking marine conservation efforts.
