‘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
Orcas
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
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
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
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
Study finds pollutants called PCBs pose greatest threat to orca population
By Linda Aylesworth Reporter
A Danish report in the journal Science found that PCBs could lead to the disappearance of half of the world’s orcas from the most heavily contaminated areas in the next 30 to 50 years. Continue reading