Endangered orca feared to be dying spotted alive, in slightly better shape
By Simon Little Online Journalist
J17, a member of the J-pod, is one of just a handful of orcas remaining in the SRKW population. Continue reading
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Orca protection measures hurting tourism: Vancouver Island business groups
New measures meant to protect endangered orcas are not going over well with some Vancouver Island businesses. Continue reading
Protesters call for end to Chinook salmon fishing to save endangered orcas
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Protesters are floating a new idea to protect endangered southern resident killer whales: stop fishing for their primary food source. Continue reading
Advocates worried Trans Mountain was a threat to orcas. It was the other way around
The endangered southern resident killer whale played a starring role in Thursday’s court ruling quashing the Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
Scientists weigh longshot plan to save dying endangered southern resident orca
The female killer whale known as J50 appears emaciated, lethargic and has lost about 20 per cent of her body weight. Continue reading
Endangered Salish Sea orca killed as the result of tagging
An American agency has admitted the death of an endangered orca was caused by their tracking tag. Continue reading