killer whales
Researchers alarmed as another adult southern resident killer whale and calf found in poor health
U.S. scientists recently released photos that show the adult known as J17 has deteriorated in health since she was assessed last fall. Continue reading
Ships must keep 400 metres away as part of new rules to protect killer whales on B.C. coast
Friday saw the latest set of recovery measures for the endangered southern residents, of which only 75 remain and face a number of serious threats. Continue reading
Endangered orca once feared to be dying showing marked improvement: researchers
By Simon Little Online Journalist
J17 is now showing little sign of “peanut head,” a misshapen head and neck caused by starvation, according to the Centre for Whale Research. Continue reading
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
BC Ferries need to go slower, quieter, NEB says in Trans Mountain decision
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The recommendations for slower, quieter ferry traffic came on the same day the province announced it was restoring nearly 3,000 sailings to coastal communities. Continue reading
Pink salmon might be a threat to the killer whale population, scientists say
Pink salmon spawning patterns might be interfering with killer whales’ ability to hunt in the Salish Sea, a newly published paper suggests. Continue reading
UBC marine mammal researcher hopeful after new killer whale calf sighted
Marine Mammal Research Unit director Andrew Trites said the reports are the best piece of news he could imagine hearing for the Southern Resident killer whales. Continue reading
New orca calf spotted swimming with Southern Resident killer whales
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Researchers say there are two other pregnant whales in K Pod and J Pod. Continue reading
Habitat protection widened for endangered killer whales off Vancouver Island
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the decision means key foraging locations for the endangered whales are protected from destruction. Continue reading
Feds to create ocean sanctuaries off Vancouver Island to protect endangered killer whales
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the government is looking at creating new areas of critical habitat off the west coast of Vancouver Island for southern resident killer whales. Continue reading