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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 18 MIN

#24 Herring Balls and Hydrophones

from Beyond The Eddy Line podcast

Large herring bait balls can still be seen along parts of the west coast of Canada and the United States. While salmon often gets most of the attention, this time of the year, herring are what truly bring the coast to life: attracting whales, sea lions, seabirds, and countless other marine species.Roy Jantzen, author of Wildlife Weekends is back to share insights about the herring spawn, the wildlife it attracts, and some fascinating hydrophone surprises recorded beneath the surface.Listen live to whale's sounds, BC Hydrophone Network: https://whalesound.ca/whales-and-sound/Orca Lab: https://www.youtube.com/live/_M2WVpSzgCI

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Large herring bait balls can still be seen along parts of the west coast of Canada and the United States. While salmon often gets most of the attention, this time of the year, herring are what truly bring the coast to life: attracting whales, sea...

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