Seaquarium where Tokitae died gets evicted by city of Miami
A lease termination was served to the company that runs the Miami Seaquarium (MSQ), the facility where Tokitae, a beloved killer whale that was taken from the Pacific Northwest half a century ago, died in 2023.
A lease termination was served to the company that runs the Miami Seaquarium (MSQ), the facility where Tokitae, a beloved killer whale that was taken from the Pacific Northwest half a century ago, died in 2023.
Orca kills great white shark: Video captures rarely seen event
Video shows an orca bodyslamming and killing a great white shark. Scientists believe it is the first time a single orca has been captured on video doing so.
Video shows an orca bodyslamming and killing a great white shark. Scientists believe it is the first time a single orca has been captured on video doing so.
Gray whales return to Salish Sea as population struggles
The Orca Network and the Cascadia Research Collective have confirmed the return of four gray whales, or "Sounders" to Salish Sea waters.
The Orca Network and the Cascadia Research Collective have confirmed the return of four gray whales, or "Sounders" to Salish Sea waters.
To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle
The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a pilot program to alert ships to whale sightings in Washington state’s Salish Sea. The goal of the agency’s "cetacean desk" is to keep the marine mammals safe from boat strikes and reduce noise in the highly transited inland seawaters by collecting sightings from civilians and mariners.
The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a pilot program to alert ships to whale sightings in Washington state’s Salish Sea. The goal of the agency’s "cetacean desk" is to keep the marine mammals safe from boat strikes and reduce noise in the highly transited inland seawaters by collecting sightings from civilians and mariners.
J Pod orca calf born in December believed to be dead
The Center for Whale Research (CWR) announced that a calf born into the J Pod in December of 2023 has likely died.
The Center for Whale Research (CWR) announced that a calf born into the J Pod in December of 2023 has likely died.
Center for Whale Research reports new orca calf in J Pod
The Center for Whale Research (CWR) has received reports and photos of a new calf in the J Pod from area whale researchers.
The Center for Whale Research (CWR) has received reports and photos of a new calf in the J Pod from area whale researchers.
Ships encouraged to slow down for orcas
Large vessels are being asked to voluntarily slow down to allow orcas to find food.
Large vessels are being asked to voluntarily slow down to allow orcas to find food.
NOAA lists kidney failure as Tokitae's official cause of death
Tokitae, a Southern Resident killer whale that was held captive most her life, died in September. NOAA Fisheries has listed her cause of death as "kidney failure."
Tokitae, a Southern Resident killer whale that was held captive most her life, died in September. NOAA Fisheries has listed her cause of death as "kidney failure."
Necropsy: Tokitae died from old age
We are learning more about how Tokitae, an orca held captive for years at the Miami Seaquarium died.
We are learning more about how Tokitae, an orca held captive for years at the Miami Seaquarium died.
Dolphin that shared a tank with Tokitae at Miami Seaquarium moves to SeaWorld San Antonio
A Pacific white-sided dolphin who shared a tank with Tokitae – also known as Lolita – at the Miami Seaquarium until she died last month has been moved to SeaWorld San Antonio, where he will live with others of his species, officials said Monday.
A Pacific white-sided dolphin who shared a tank with Tokitae – also known as Lolita – at the Miami Seaquarium until she died last month has been moved to SeaWorld San Antonio, where he will live with others of his species, officials said Monday.
Orca Tokitae's remains return home to Washington, Lummi Nation to scatter ashes in Salish Sea
The remains of the beloved orca Tokitae have returned to her native Washington state and the Lummi Nation held a private event to commemorate her homecoming.
The remains of the beloved orca Tokitae have returned to her native Washington state and the Lummi Nation held a private event to commemorate her homecoming.
Tokitae's ashes to be returned to Lummi Nation
After years of fighting, the last orca in captivity was set to return home to the waters of Western Washington. Instead, members of the Lummi Nation are preparing a funeral.
After years of fighting, the last orca in captivity was set to return home to the waters of Western Washington. Instead, members of the Lummi Nation are preparing a funeral.
New resident orca viewing regulations
Beginning in Jan. 2025, recreational boaters will be asked to stay 1,000 yards away from the endangered orcas at all times. This roughly triples the current rules, which require vessels to stay at least 300 yards back, or 400 yards out of the path when in front of whales.
Beginning in Jan. 2025, recreational boaters will be asked to stay 1,000 yards away from the endangered orcas at all times. This roughly triples the current rules, which require vessels to stay at least 300 yards back, or 400 yards out of the path when in front of whales.
Recreational boaters to see new rules for Southern Resident killer whales soon
New legislation aimed at giving Southern Resident killer whales more space to swim, hunt and gather in the Salish Sea is fast-approaching.
New legislation aimed at giving Southern Resident killer whales more space to swim, hunt and gather in the Salish Sea is fast-approaching.
Tokitae aka Lolita dies before she was set to be transported back to Puget Sound
Tokitae, or known by her performance name Lolita, has died in the Miami Seaquarium just months ahead of her possible transport back to her home Puget Sound waters. She was the oldest orca in captivity captured in the wild.
Tokitae, or known by her performance name Lolita, has died in the Miami Seaquarium just months ahead of her possible transport back to her home Puget Sound waters. She was the oldest orca in captivity captured in the wild.
Celebration of Sk?aliCh?elh-tenaut (Tokitae)
Over a hund gathered to honor Tokitae, the Southern Resident orca who died in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium, on Sunday.
Over a hund gathered to honor Tokitae, the Southern Resident orca who died in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium, on Sunday.
Tokitae remembered in vigil on Whidbey Island
As waves crashed ashore along Whidbey Island, a sense of anxiety filled the air as roughly 100 people gathered for a vigil.
As waves crashed ashore along Whidbey Island, a sense of anxiety filled the air as roughly 100 people gathered for a vigil.
Tokitae aka Lolita dies before she was set to be transported back to Puget Sound
Tokitae, or known by her performance name Lolita, has died in the Miami Seaquarium just months ahead of her possible transport back to her home Puget Sound waters. She was the oldest orca in captivity captured in the wild.
Tokitae, or known by her performance name Lolita, has died in the Miami Seaquarium just months ahead of her possible transport back to her home Puget Sound waters. She was the oldest orca in captivity captured in the wild.
State official doesn't believe Tokitae will be back home in Puget Sound this year
The push to return Tokitae, a captive orca, to the Pacific Northwest is gaining momentum – but roadblocks loom. The man bankrolling her transport teased a date of as early as Thanksgiving, but state officials don't see that happening until 2024 or 2025.
The push to return Tokitae, a captive orca, to the Pacific Northwest is gaining momentum – but roadblocks loom. The man bankrolling her transport teased a date of as early as Thanksgiving, but state officials don't see that happening until 2024 or 2025.
Southern Resident Killer Whale research shows unique bond between mothers, sons
Researchers have found that female orcas protect their sons -- but not their daughters -- in their later years. What the findings tell scientists studying the endangered Southern Resident orcas.
Researchers have found that female orcas protect their sons -- but not their daughters -- in their later years. What the findings tell scientists studying the endangered Southern Resident orcas.