Orcas

• Lone orca filmed killing, eating a great white shark for 1st time

  A team of scientists observed a solo orca killing and then devouring the liver of a great white shark off the coast of South Africa.

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  Mar 7
  
• Toxic chemicals from oil spills, wildfire smoke found in B.C. killer whales

  The dangerous substances were found in the muscle and liver samples of six Bigg's killer whales and six southern resident killer whales, its endangered cousin. 

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  Dec 19, 2023
  
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• Banner year for Bigg’s killer whales in Salish Sea, with sighting records smashed

  According to the Pacific Whale Watch Association and Orca Behavior Institute, there were 1,270 unique sightings of the mammal-hunting killer whales between January and October.

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  Nov 8, 2023
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• 45-minute long orca attack sinks yet another yacht off Morocco

  The incident happened in the Strait of Gibraltar, where a pod of killer whales set their sights on the Grazie Mamma II.

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  Nov 6, 2023
• ‘Pure magic’: Orcas delight onlookers with a show in B.C. harbour

  Cheers and shouts could be heard coming from the crowd of people gathered around the harbor in Port Alberni on Aug. 26.

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  Sep 5, 2023
• Orcas delight onlookers at Vancouver’s Locarno Beach

  Visitors to Vancouver's Locarno Beach were treated to a rare sight Friday as a group of orcas swam near shore.

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  Jun 30, 2023
• Orca attacks yacht near Scotland, 1st such incident in northern waters

  The news of an orca attacking a boat in the North Sea comes amid an uptick of orca attacks against vessels off the Iberian peninsula that has earned international headlines.

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  Jun 23, 2023
• Orcas becoming strategic in their attacks, says boat captain ambushed twice

  Captain Dan Kriz says killer whales are getting faster and more strategic in their attacks on boats off the coast of Spain and Portugal.

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  Jun 12, 2023
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• ‘One in a million’: Deer photobombs killer whale in waters near B.C.-U.S. border

  Fatty seals are the preferred food of the Bigg's killer whale. Fortunately, this lean piece of venison wasn't enough to tempt Cooper, a 31-year-old male.

  Environment

  Jun 7, 2023
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• New federal rules aim to protect endangered orcas, but do they go far enough?

  The federal government has announced measures ranging from sanctuary zones to fishing closures meant to protect critically endangered southern resident killer orcas.

  Environment

  Apr 26, 2023