As the 2022 season draws to a close (it’s been quiet for two weeks now, probably the whales are gone, headed north, toward Cape Cod and Canada), a huge thank you to the many volunteers and responders that contributed to our results this season.
Video
Our new five-minute video entitled 2022 Volunteers shows snapshots of our dedicated and capable volunteer corps. Go to YouTube, and then Marineland Right Whale Project, or, click here.
Last of the Right Whales film
At our season-end wrap-up event on Saturday afternoon, 19 March, we showed the most excellent film, Last of the Right Whales. Sara and several of our volunteers were prominently included. The film will likely receive wide distribution; if and when it airs on PBS we will notify you. In the meantime, there are wonderful excerpts and featurettes available. Go to YouTube, search on HitPlay Productions, and then select Videos, or click here, to find nearly two dozen 2-minute clips. Ones that we particularly like are: the Official Trailer; Meet the NARW Citizen Scientists; Behind the Scenes: Music; and, The Making of LOTRW..
For upcoming screenings:
* Cape Cinema (Cape Cod) Dennis, MA, 24 March 2022, 7:00 p.m.
* Patriot Cinemas, Nickelodeon, Portland, ME, 27 April 2022, time TBA.
* Salem Film Fest, Peabody Museum, Salem, MA, 26 March, 11:00. It is also available for streaming 28 March through 3 April. Streaming tickets are available here for $10.
As additional dates and locations are added, they will be listed at lastoftherightwhales.com/screenings/.
Right Whale News Posted
The March 2022 issue of Right Whale News has been posted at www.narwc.org. Select Right Whale News, and Current Issue from the Menu bar.
Whale Gear
The sale of whale gear at our season-end event was vigorous. We have some caps, pins, long- and short-sleeved T-shirts, and hoodies left. If you would like some of these, come by the office prior to 31 March (call Sara (207) 281-3541, or Jim (904) 923-5050, between 9 and 2, to make sure we are here.) Checks or cash only.
Donations
As we have done for many years, we put forward an appeal at the end of the current season. Throughout the year we apply to foundations and organizations for support. This covers the majority of program costs. We now appeal to you to help fill the shortfall, typically a few thousand dollars. This is not insurmountable. Just like the rest of the program, the collective effort makes things happen. Donations are tax-deductible. Please make checks out to Associated Scientists at Woods Hole, or simply ASWH, and mail to Jim Hain, ASWH, Box 721, Woods Hole, MA 02543. We are requesting donations of $100, but any amount is very welcome.
