Bc Marine Life

• ‘It’s worrisome’: Worsening skin lesions on orcas concern for scientists

  Southern resident killer whales are increasingly suffering from skin diseases that leave large blotches on their distinctive black-and-white colouration, new research says.

  Environment

  Jul 1, 2023
  
• B.C. orcas threatened by lack of fatty salmon, UBC researchers say

  UBC researchers say orcas are not only threatened by the decline of the overall salmon population but also the reduction in high-quality fatty salmon, the whales' preferred meal.

  Environment

  Feb 24, 2023
  
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• Leave seal pups alone instead of trying to rescue them yourself, Vancouver Aquarium warns

  The aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre says more humans are interfering with seal pups who don't need rescuing at all.

  Aug 15, 2019