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
Orcas
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
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
Conservation groups file lawsuit to protect endangered orcas
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is being sued by six conservation groups who want to protect Southern Resident Killer Whales. Continue reading
Seal hides from orca behind a motor after it gave chase near Campbell River
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Never get out of the boat. Continue reading
Endangered orca believed dead off B.C. coast, bringing population down to 75
Researchers say they believe another endangered orca has died off British Columbia’s coast. Continue reading
‘There’s fricken’ orcas!’ Mom and toddler react to killer whale pod in Vancouver Harbour
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Oh my God! There’s fricken’ orcas! Wow!” Continue reading
WATCH: Fishing group has a close encounter with large pod of orcas
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
A fishing group had a close encounter with a pod of orcas and they are now sharing the video with Global News. 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
It doesn’t get more B.C. than an orca breaching in front of a kayaker’s face
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“The most amazing animal experience of my life!” Continue reading
