The SeaDoc Society is excited to launch Season Two of their science-based adventure series, “Salish Sea Wild,” which explores the magnificent wildlife of the Pacific Northwest.

“Salish Sea Wild” is hosted by SeaDoc Science Director Joe Gaydos and features a new species or topic each month. Season One featured Steller sea lions, sea birds, and deep-sea science. Season Two kicks off today with an episode about endangered Southern resident killer whales. New episodes will appear each month at seadocsociety.org as well as on SeaDoc’s YouTube, Facebook and Instagram feeds.

Traveling from the salmon streams born in snow-capped mountains to the rich upwellings of the Pacific Ocean, the team encounters the wildlife— iconic orcas, giant octopus, ancient rockfish, precocious sea lions, and the bears, seabirds and other captivating creatures—that depend on this diverse environment.

“The Salish Sea is one of the world’s most amazing ecosystems,” said Gaydos, introducing the new season. “It’s overflowing with life. Join me and team SeaDoc as we explore the magic wonders of the Pacific Northwest.”

Based on Orcas Island, Washington, the SeaDoc Society works to ensure the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education. SeaDoc is a program of the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center at the University of California, Davis.

The show is produced by Bob Friel, an award-winning writer and documentary filmmaker who lives on Orcas Island, and the SeaDoc Society.