This week’s story centers around Jennifer Hayes’ experience with Harp Seals in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. Listen to the challenges facing these wonderful creatures as climate change causes detrimental effects to their habitat.

Our Jen also shares about International Women’s Week (and Day) so if you identify as a woman or support women, check out https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Donations and info on Harp Seals:

https://www.shopnwf.org/category/shop-adoption-center-adopt-an-animal-adopt-a-harp-seal

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/about-canadian-seal-hunt

References:

Wikipedia (always)

Hear the story in Jennifer Hayes’ own words! https://snapjudgment.org/episode/thin-ice/

Jennifer and her partner David Doubilet’s website: https://www.underseaimagesinc.com/

NatGeo article about Jennifer’s experience: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/article/jennifer-hayes-a-seal-encounter-brings-a-change-of-heart

Wildlife Photographer Death articles:

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/photographer-trampled

Gary Braasch

Wes Skiles