{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"False Killer Whale Stranding in Tasmania \u2013 Why It Happened and What We Can Learn","description":"False killer whale strandings in Tasmania are rare; however, on February 20, 2025, approximately 157 whales stranded and passed away, with at least 99 being euthanized after multiple attempts to float them back into the ocean failed. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, I dive into the tragic stranding of 157 false killer whales on Tasmania\u2019s northwest coast in February 2025. Despite the heroic efforts of rescuers, the event ended with the euthanasia of the remaining survivors. We\u2019ll explore the possible causes behind this heartbreaking event, what it reveals about marine ecosystems, and how we can better protect aquatic life in the future.       Follow a career in conservation: https:\/\/www.conservation-careers.com\/online-training\/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program. &amp;nbsp;  Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com\/oceanapp &amp;nbsp; Sign up for our Newsletter:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.speakupforblue.com\/newsletter    &amp;nbsp;   Facebook Group: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fOF3Wf Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rIaJSG TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@speakupforblue  Twitter:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com\/youtube              &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"How To Protect The Ocean","author_url":"https:\/\/www.speakupforblue.com\/show\/speak-up-for-the-ocean-blue\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35683130\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/0066cc\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35683130"}