The Last Sunset in the West – Britain’s Vanishing West Coast Orcas

with Natalie Sanders and Niru Dorrian

After completing her PhD in marine biology, Natalie Sanders developed a deep fascination with orcas, particularly the culturally and ecologically unique community off Scotland’s West Coast. With only two remaining elderly members, this fragile group faces imminent extinction. In The Last Sunset in the West, Natalie shares the poignant story of these orcas and others around the world struggling to survive in a rapidly changing environment. Drawing on years of research and personal encounters, she explores the relationship between humans and orcas, highlighting the significance and urgency of protecting these remarkable creatures. Natalie appears in conversation with Niru Dorrian, marine mammal biologist and the IMarEST UN Ocean Decade Ambassador. 

Auditorium, Eastgate Theatre