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1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, OR 97850
PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850
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541-624-2800
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The Big Read Kickoff: Whaling with Dr. Lisa T. Ballance
February 17, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Most of us are at least somewhat familiar with industrial whaling, the killing of whales for commercial purposes between the late 1800s and the mid 1900s, ultimately responsible for the removal of 2.9 million large whales from the world’s oceans. The Essex of In the Heart of the Sea was a vessel of this era. Fewer are aware of large scale illegal whaling that occurs in contravention of national laws or international agreements, of “scientific whaling” that is allowed through a provision in the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, or of aboriginal whaling that is practiced by many indigenous peoples all over the globe, including here in the Pacific northwest. I will provide an overview of each of these and touch on current hot topics and long-standing ethical debates.
Dr. Lisa T. Ballance is the Director of Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute and Endowed Chair of Marine Mammal Research.
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Registration cancellations & transfers must be made through Art Center East at (541) 624-2800 48 hours or more before the class start time. We cannot issue refunds or transfers for cancellations received after the 48-hour cutoff. Exceptions will be considered for medical or family emergencies. ACE will honor a refund, minus a $10 administration fee when the cancellation is made 48 hours or more before class start date. When a class is canceled due to low enrollment, we will issue a refund for all registration fees. ACE will contact you in the event of a cancellation. Face coverings will be required in accordance with statewide regulations current at the time.
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