Timmy the whale - A question of conservation or conscience? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 46 MIN

Timmy the whale - A question of conservation or conscience?

from The Ocean News Podcast · host Oceanographic Magazine

In this special edition recording of Oceanographic's Roundtable, we dissect the media coverage of the stranded - and subsequent death - of the humpback whale nicknamed 'Timmy' and ask - was this €1.5 million rescue mission a question of concern, conservation, or a guilty conscience? And what does it mean for t he wider environmental problems that ocean life faces today?

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 20, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Timmy the whale - A question of conservation or conscience?

0:00 46:29

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Ocean News Podcast?

This episode is 46 minutes long.

When was this The Ocean News Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on May 20, 2026.

Can I download this The Ocean News Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!