Wednesday, November 1, 6:00-8:00pm

Join us for a roundtable discussion with artist and printmaker Daniel Ranalli, Katie Moore, Manager of the Marine Mammal Rescue and Research, IFAW, and Naomi Slipp, Chief Curator, NBWM.

The program is presented in conjunction with the WHALE STRANDINGS exhibition by Daniel Ranalli is on view in the New Bedford Whaling Museum's  Upper level Gallery from May 25 – February, 19 2023.

Cetacean stranding, more commonly referred to as beaching, refers to the phenomenon of dolphins and whales stranding themselves on beaches. There are around 2,000 strandings each year worldwide, with most resulting in the death of the animal.

Massachusetts artist Daniel Ranalli has been fascinated by the subject of whale strandings since he observed one first hand in 1991 at Wellfleet. As Ranalli explains: “My research into the history of such strandings uncovered a historical record of strandings in both the U.S. and abroad.” For Cape Cod, the history can be traced back to the early 1600s, and certain areas – the Outer Cape in particular, has a very high incidence of strandings and “drivings” (when whales were driven ashore intentionally). Combining an interest then in marine mammal science, the environment, and whaling history, Ranalli’s project is historically rooted and timely.

Doors open at 5:30pm and program begins promptly at 6:00pm in the Harbor View Gallery.  A lite reception will follow.

Tickets are $10 for members | $20 for non-members.