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Bio & achievements

Mark Leiren-Young is an author, filmmaker and podcaster whose work brings stories about orcas and conservation to a wider audience.

  • Author, filmmaker and podcaster
  • Winner of the 2009 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour

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Mark Leiren-Young

Orca stories and conservation

Author, filmmaker and podcaster Mark Leiren-Young discusses how storytelling can deepen understanding of orcas and ocean conservation.

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From the 2023 interview archive. This conversation reflects the evidence and views discussed at the time.