After Oregon whale tragedy, advocates fear marine life protections may unravel
Draft legislation aims to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act, potentially easing restrictions on species protection.
Researchers in WA say newborn Southern Resident orca likely dead
A group of whale researchers monitoring the Southern Resident J Pod believe a new baby orca, J64, is most likely dead.
Drone video shows endangered WA southern resident orca pod
The endangered orca population off the coast of Washington was captured in clear drone footage showing the resilient southern residents on the move.
J-Pod's extended stay in Puget Sound, WA brings new calf, unusual movements
J-Pod, a group of Southern Resident killer whales, was recently spotted in Puget Sound for seven consecutive days, marking a period of unusual and hopeful activity for the endangered population.
Southern resident orca pushes dead calf through WA waters
The fragile southern resident killer whale population suffers another blow this week as onlookers spot a dead calf in the waters.
Orcas use kelp to groom each other, US researchers discover
In drone footage, killer whales are seen biting off kelp stalks, positioning them between themselves and a partner, and rolling the kelp between their bodies for extended periods.
Orcas use kelp to groom each other, US researchers discover
A team of researchers in the US who observe killer whales revealed that the apex ocean predators use kelp to groom each other, as seen in footage. (Center for Whale Research, NMFS/NOAA permit 27038 via Storyful)
Giant turbine sparks outrage in WA orca habitat: ‘Like a 747 in the water’
A proposed tidal energy project in the Salish Sea is facing fierce pushback from environmental groups. They say it could endanger the region’s last remaining Southern Resident killer whales.
New J Pod calf spotted near Victoria Harbour, B.C.
The Center for Whale Research has confirmed the arrival of a new calf in J Pod of the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population.
New Bigg's orca calf spotted in WA waters
Photos from the Pacific Whale Watch Association show a new calf they have been tracking in Puget Sound.
Killer whales amaze Seattle onlookers with a rarely seen bird hunt
A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale watchers to the rare sight of the apex predators hunting a bird.
Pod of orcas spotted in Seattle's Elliott Bay
A pod of killer whales swam really close to the shore in Seattle's Elliott Bay on Sunday.
Dozens rally for Tahlequah orca in Olympia, WA
Dozens of people rallied at the Capitol steps in Olympia for Tahlequah.
WA upholds ban on open-water ‘net pen’ salmon farms
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources voted Tuesday to codify a ban on net pens, effectively outlawing open-water salmon farms in state-managed waterways.
WA upholds ban on open-water ‘net pen’ salmon farms
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources voted Tuesday to codify a ban on net pens, effectively outlawing open-water salmon farms in state-managed waterways.
Saving our WA southern resident orcas
The Orca Conservancy is asking the public to help them take action to save our southern resident orcas after another calf has died.