orca whales
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
Concern growing for killer whale carrying dead baby for more than two weeks
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
For 17 days the killer whale known to scientists as J-35 has been carrying the carcass of her dead calf. Now concerns are growing about what sort of impact that may have. Continue reading
Sick whale spotted off B.C. coast, scientists hoping to get J50 medicated soon
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Attempts to save a sick killer whale off Vancouver Island have been hindered by fog and the whale’s location. Continue reading
Washington Governor Jay Inslee backs B.C. in Trans Mountain expansion fight
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia has a major new political ally on board in the fight against the Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
Surfers in Norway have close call with pod of orcas
Marine biologists said the pod of whales were likely hunting for seals, but turned away when they realized the surfers weren’t their intended prey. Continue reading
Proposals out to save West Coast killer whales
Strategic fishery closures and marine habitat protection are part of a proposed plan by the federal government to protect the threatened killer whales off Canada’s West Coast. Continue reading
WATCH: Pod of orcas spotted in Burrard Inlet
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The whales frolicked in the water for some time before eventually making their way under the Lions Gate Bridge and out into the open waters. Continue reading
A New Year’s Baby for endangered Southern Resident orcas
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) says the orca, known as J16 (Slick), has been seen with a new calf named J50. Continue reading
WATCH: 2 humpback whales hide from orcas next to whale watching boat
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
A group of tourists recently got the treat of a lifetime on a whale watching tour, when two humpback whales hid from a pod of orcas right next to a whale watching boat. Continue reading
Watch: Super-pod of orcas return off coast of Pender Island B.C.
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
It appears the ‘super-pod’ of orca whales has made another appearance this week. Continue reading