A Whale of a Time: Saving Life at Sea

Rescuing a 40-tonne whale isn’t simple, but someone has to do it.This week, I sit down with Pip Jacobs from ORRCA, the Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans, otherwise know as marine mammals. From whales and dolphins to seals and dugongs. The organisation has spent over 40 years rescuing, rehabilitating and protecting marine life across Australia powered by a network of more than 1,200 volunteers.From complex whale disentanglements to rare wildlife encounters (including the kind that require calling the police), this is a conversation that blends science, conservation, and extraordinary human stories.In this episode, you’ll hear:How a small group of volunteers grew into a 1,200+ strong rescue networkWhat it really takes to rescue a 40-tonne whaleThe incredible diversity of marine life, from humpbacks to leopard sealsThe story of a rare albino whaleWhy community is at the heart of every successful rescueHow moments like this can restore faith in humanityEpisode resources:ORRCA- orrca.org.au, Instagram: @orrcaaustraliaFollow, share and listen to more The Greaterverse episodes here:https://linktr.ee/thegreaterverse