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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U.S. officials end active search for J50 as endangered orca presumed dead
By Simon Little Online Journalist
It’s unclear whether Canadian officials will continue to actively look for the whale over the weekend. Continue reading
Rare orca ‘superpod’ forms as search continues for J50, endangered whale many fear dead
“It is very rare to see J16, her mom, without J50 so the probability she is alive is very low, but we are out here looking for her,” said Paul Cottrell with the DFO. Continue reading
Endangered orca J50 dead, says Centre for Whale Research, but scientists hold out hope
By Simon Little Online Journalist
J50, who has been missing since Friday, has been declared dead by a group that tracks endangered southern resident orcas. Continue reading
Massive search on for sick orca J50 that researcher fears could be dead
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Researchers have launched a search for a sick whale who hasn’t been seen in days. Continue reading
Critically ill endangered orca J50 has parasitic worms: NOAA
J50, also known as Scarlet, is believed to be critically ill. Continue reading
Relief after ailing orca J50 spotted with pod Monday morning after absence
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
J50 had lost a great deal of weight in recent months and was lagging some distance behind her family group, struggling to keep up. Continue reading
Sick orca J50 gets live fish delivery in experimental attempt to save her
Sunday’s feeding trial was an attempt to bolster her chances of survival. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Orca research, relief efforts bring new meaning to ‘whale watching’
Michael, Milstein of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, speaks about an international effort to help an ailing killer whale, known as J50. Continue reading
Sick orca known as J50 has received antibiotics, still low chance of survival
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
After days of tracking the killer whale known as J50, Dr. Martin Haulena from the Vancouver Aquarium was finally able on Thursday to get close enough to administer of a dose of antibiotic through a dart. Continue reading