Justin Cooke

Scientist specializing in whale-population dynamics

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Member of the World Conservation Union's Cetacean Specialist Group and the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission

Justin Cooke on KCRW

During a week in which two wandering whales made international headlines, we’ll be discussing other whale related issues including this week’s meeting of the  International Whaling…

The Global Agenda on Whaling

During a week in which two wandering whales made international headlines, we’ll be discussing other whale related issues including this week’s meeting of the International Whaling…

from Which Way, L.A.?

This week, as two wandering whales in northern California make international headlines, the
 International Whaling Commission  is meeting in Anchorage, Alaska.    Despite a 1986…

Debate Continues at the International Whaling Commission

This week, as two wandering whales in northern California make international headlines, the International Whaling Commission is meeting in Anchorage, Alaska.   Despite a 1986…

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