Southern Resident Killer Whale
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Newest southern resident orca calf missing and presumed dead, research centre saysThe Center for Whale Research said it last spotted the pod on Saturday, and was able to photograph every member of the group except for new calf J60.EnvironmentJan 30
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Toxic chemicals from oil spills, wildfire smoke found in B.C. killer whalesThe 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.EnvironmentDec 19, 2023
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B.C. scientists scooping killer whale poop to search for DNAThe work is underway at what the foundation describes as a "cutting edge" genetics lab in West Vancouver, shared with Fisheries and Oceans Canada.ScienceDec 7, 2023
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Man accused of following, posing with B.C. orcas, DFO investigatingPhotographer TJ Campbell said he saw the orcas and rushed down to the beach to get some shots of the pod, when he noticed a man in an aluminum boat in the water near the animals.EnvironmentJul 5, 2023
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Federal approval of B.C. marine terminal faces dual legal challenges in Canada, U.S.Ottawa gave the green light to the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project last month, provided it meets hundreds of legally-binding conditions that minimize its risk to local ecosystems.EnvironmentMay 24, 2023
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Chemical pollutant used in toilet paper found in endangered orcas, study revealsThe team also found the pollutants were transferred from mother to baby in a pregnant southern resident killer whale whose tissue was analyzed.EnvironmentJan 12, 2023
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Sheen dissipates but sunken U.S. fish boat still in orca habitat east of VictoriaNo oil residue has been found on Vancouver Island and measures are being used to deter any whales from venturing near the wreck in a key feeding ground for southern resident orcas.EnvironmentAug 17, 2022
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Sunken fish boat off B.C. shifts into deeper water, leaks fuel in key orca habitatThe vessel, loaded with about 10,000 litres of diesel and oil, was originally resting in about 30 metres of water, but U.S. officials say it is now some 60 metres below.EnvironmentAug 16, 2022
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Southern resident killer whales missing out on thousands of needed daily calories, study findsThe average difference between the amount of energy the whales spent and the amount they could access is 28,716 calories, University of British Columbia research suggests.EnvironmentJun 27, 2022
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Video captures possible new calf in southern resident killer whale pod near OregonThe Washington-based Center for Whale Research said Monday it appears to show "a very young calf associating with K20," and is the first "viable baby" born into K Pod since 2011.EnvironmentMay 4, 2022
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