Whale Talk Blog
(NEWSCENTER Maine) Climb Inside a Whale: Maine Wildlife Educator Teaches About Ocean Life with Life-Size Exhibit
This feature from NEWSCENTER highlights how Within the Whale started, how the inflatable exhibit helps people experience a whale’s world from the inside, and the excitement it brings to both kids and adults.
This piece offers a great look at how Chunk and I are bringing whale education to communities all over Maine—even far from the coast. It highlights why I started Within the Whale, how the inflatable exhibit helps people experience a whale’s world from the inside, and the excitement we’ve seen from both kids and adults. It also shares a glimpse of how quickly the program has grown and where it may go next.
You can read the full story on NEWSCENTER Maine.
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(WMTW) Go Inside a Whale: Maine Educator Touring the State with a Unique Opportunity
WMTW offered a fun look at what it’s like to travel around Maine with Chunk—the 43‑foot inflatable humpback whale.
This feature offers a fun look at what it’s like to travel around Maine with Chunk—the 43‑foot inflatable humpback whale! It highlights how the program took off, why Chunk means so much to the communities we visit, and the joy (and occasional chaos) of bringing people inside a whale for the first time. It also shares a bit about where we’re headed next, including the possibility of taking Chunk beyond Maine in 2026.
You can read the full story on WMTW.
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(PEOPLE) Woman Goes Viral After Designing Life-Size Inflatable Whale Replica to Honor a Beloved Humpback
PEOPLE recently featured the story behind Chunk—the life‑size inflatable humpback whale that has become such a meaningful part of Within the Whale’s work.
This news feature dives into the story behind Chunk—the life‑size inflatable humpback whale that has become such a meaningful part of my work. It highlights the beloved real whale who inspired her, how Within the Whale began, and the incredible response from communities across Maine. The article also shares a bit about my path in wildlife education and why creating this experience felt so important.
If you’d like to read the full piece, you can find it on PEOPLE.
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Ready to go Within the Whale? We’re booking visits for schools, libraries, summer camps, and community events across Maine. Let’s bring the ocean to your neighborhood and splash into science.