Highlights: Kiku Loomis on Sperm Whale Photo-ID Catalogs

We recently hosted an incredible session with Kiku Loomis, a strategist and marine scientist, who shared her groundbreaking work on the ‘Moby Pic’ catalog. This photo-ID catalog of sperm whales…

We recently hosted an incredible session with Kiku Loomis, a strategist and marine scientist, who shared her groundbreaking work on the ‘Moby Pic’ catalog. This photo-ID catalog of sperm whales in the Northeast Pacific is the first of its kind to be made publicly available.

Why Photo-ID Matters

Identifying individual whales through their unique flukes allows researchers to track migration patterns, health, and social structures without invasive methods. Kiku’s work bridges 30 years of data into a modern tool for conservation.

Missed the talk? Check our archives for the recorded session!

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