Orcas
TripAdvisor ends ticket sales to attractions breeding or selling whales, dolphins
The travel booking platform said that the new policy is aimed at preventing future generations of dolphins, whales and porpoises from spending life in captivity. Continue reading
‘That’s really close’: Orca pod comes within inches of Olympic rower’s B.C. dock
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Three-time Olympic medalist Silken Laumann posted video of the close encounter, which she says is happening more frequently near her Victoria-area home. Continue reading
‘Completely oblivious’: Video catches boat speeding through orca pod near Vancouver
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The boater broke rules imposed by the federal government that require vessels to stay at least 400 metres away from killer whales. 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
‘We were mesmerized’: Video captures orcas hunting sea lions just metres off B.C. beach
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Even 20 minutes after they were gone we were all mesmerized by what just happened.” 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
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
Celebrity ducks, elusive otters and literal cat burglars: the animals that made B.C. headlines in 2018
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Here’s a look at some of the animals that nosed their way into the news in 2018. Continue reading