Marine Mammal Research Unit

• Drones give B.C. scientists new look at endangered resident orca feeding habits

  Researchers say the drone footage has also shown the southern resident pods' two calves appear to be doing well.

  Nov 4, 2019
  
• UBC marine mammal researcher hopeful after new killer whale calf sighted

  Marine Mammal Research Unit director Andrew Trites said the reports are the best piece of news he could imagine hearing for the Southern Resident killer whales.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2019
  
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• World-renowned UBC marine lab set to close

  UBC's Open Water Research Station was created in an effort to save Steller sea lions. Without new funding, the research facility will have to close down in six months.

  Nov 24, 2016