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Mary Jane Jessen
BFA, AFC
Contemporary environmental paintings |
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K7: The Crying Orca
(2009)
Subject: Orca, Pacific Salmon, climate change
Dimensions (inches): 40 x 28 x 2.25
Medium: Mixed media oil paint on canvas
Description: Donated to Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre education program. Contact Mary Jane at mjjessen@telus.net for purchase details.
The headlines read:
'Seven Orcas missing, feared dead in last year'
Scientists say lack of salmon a factor in resident whale population decline.
Orcas feed on chinook salmon, therefore the proper management of salmon stocks is crucial to their health and well being. In addition to the lack of salmon, toxins and boat traffic are also responsible for the decline.
Resources:
Lavoie, Judith. Times Colonist. Victoria, BC Canada. Sunday, Oct 26, 2008.
Robertson Hatchery. Visit to discuss the 2008 hatchery chinook and wildstock returns. Port Alberni, BC Canada. January 24, 2009.
Original Available For Sale:
No
Limited Edition Available:
No
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