Beam Reach: 061 Burning Questions

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Initial 5 burning questions

Can individuals be identified acoustically?
When mothers and calves separate, who initiates the reunion? And do mothers and calves communicate while separated?
Does calf proximity to mother vary with location?
In what context are stereotyped whistles used?
Considering the current salmon runs, do whales spend more time in areas where salmon are more abundant? Basically, how are the whales dispersed through their environment and is this related to the location of other whales, according to prey, etc.?

Final 5 burning questions

Inspiration:

"Whales have become a popular symbol of the catastrophic effect human activities are having on global diversity. If we can destroy such remarkable marine mammals-beasts that do not compete with us for living space who are not threats to us in any way, then nothing is safe from our destructive impulse. That we have such a symbol, and that it has the power to change our hearts and compel us to do better, should encourage us to hope that we can undo some of the damage of the past. Once whales have enthralled a person's imagination, the effect is long-lasting."
-- Frank Stewart in his book "The Presence of Whales"