The last generation of southern resident killer whales?
SAN JUAN ISLAND, Wash. -- "If we want to keep them around, we’ve gotta do something fast," said Ken Balcomb, a leading researcher on the southern resident killer whales.It’s a warning we’ve heard before."We are in critical danger of losing these orcas all together," Balcomb had told Q13 News five years ago when it put a spotlight on this 'Species on the Brink' of extinction."Could it happen?
SAN JUAN ISLAND, Wash. -- "If we want to keep them around, we’ve gotta do something fast," said Ken Balcomb, a leading researcher on the southern resident killer whales.It’s a warning we’ve heard before."We are in critical danger of losing these orcas all together," Balcomb had told Q13 News five years ago when it put a spotlight on this 'Species on the Brink' of extinction."Could it happen?
You could see the northern lights Monday night
Look to the skies Monday night! A hole in the sun's atmosphere has prompted NOAA forecasters to predict a minor geomagnetic storm.
Look to the skies Monday night! A hole in the sun's atmosphere has prompted NOAA forecasters to predict a minor geomagnetic storm.
Trump administration seeks endangered species rule changes
DENVER (AP) — The Trump administration wants to change how endangered species are protected by the U.S. government.Administration officials on Thursday proposed new rules they said would advance conservation by simplifying and improving how the landmark Endangered Species Act is used.The changes include potential limits on habitat protections, an end to automatic protections for threatened plants and animals, and streamlining inter-agency consultations when federal government actions could jeopardize a species.Wildlife advocates say the changes will speed extinctions in the name of furthering the administration's anti-environment agenda.The proposals come amid longstanding criticism of the Endangered Species Act by business groups and Republicans in Congress.Republicans lawmakers are pushing legislation to enact broad changes to the Endangered Species Act, saying it hinders economic activities while doing little to restore species.
DENVER (AP) — The Trump administration wants to change how endangered species are protected by the U.S. government.Administration officials on Thursday proposed new rules they said would advance conservation by simplifying and improving how the landmark Endangered Species Act is used.The changes include potential limits on habitat protections, an end to automatic protections for threatened plants and animals, and streamlining inter-agency consultations when federal government actions could jeopardize a species.Wildlife advocates say the changes will speed extinctions in the name of furthering the administration's anti-environment agenda.The proposals come amid longstanding criticism of the Endangered Species Act by business groups and Republicans in Congress.Republicans lawmakers are pushing legislation to enact broad changes to the Endangered Species Act, saying it hinders economic activities while doing little to restore species.
Newborn orca found dead in Ocean Shores
A newborn orca was found dead late Saturday in Ocean Shores.
A newborn orca was found dead late Saturday in Ocean Shores.
US House approves bill that would allow the killing of sea lions
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday that would allow the lethal removal of sea lions in order to save endangered salmon and steelhead populations -- the primary food source for the endangered Southern Resident orcas.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday that would allow the lethal removal of sea lions in order to save endangered salmon and steelhead populations -- the primary food source for the endangered Southern Resident orcas.
Trump signs directive to clean up space junk; asks Pentagon to create 'Space Force'
President Donald Trump signed a new space policy directive at the White House that aims to reduce satellite clutter in space.
President Donald Trump signed a new space policy directive at the White House that aims to reduce satellite clutter in space.
Researchers say Puget Sound orca missing and presumed dead
Researchers say an adult male orca is missing and presumed dead as resident killer whales struggle with a dearth of salmon in the Salish Sea.
Researchers say an adult male orca is missing and presumed dead as resident killer whales struggle with a dearth of salmon in the Salish Sea.
Puget Sound anglers impacted, buyers forced to outsource by decreasing salmon population
The Puget Sound is home to more than 200 fish species. However, none are likely more iconic than the salmon is to the Seattle area.
The Puget Sound is home to more than 200 fish species. However, none are likely more iconic than the salmon is to the Seattle area.
New baby killer whale in our waters: a closer look at why that's not good news for our local orcas
Whale watchers have spotted a new baby killer whale in the Salish Sea. It's some amazing new video of the estimated month-old marine mammal off the southeast coast of Vancouver Island.
Whale watchers have spotted a new baby killer whale in the Salish Sea. It's some amazing new video of the estimated month-old marine mammal off the southeast coast of Vancouver Island.
Incredible video shows orca calf in Salish Sea, but is it good news for our J-Pod?
A baby Bigg's killer whale was spotted by whale watchers this month in the Salish Sea. The young calf was photographed by Ocean EcoVentures between April 4-15.
A baby Bigg's killer whale was spotted by whale watchers this month in the Salish Sea. The young calf was photographed by Ocean EcoVentures between April 4-15.
Washington governor set to sign order on orca protections
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is set to establish an executive order calling for state actions to protect the unique population of endangered orcas that spend time in Puget Sound.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is set to establish an executive order calling for state actions to protect the unique population of endangered orcas that spend time in Puget Sound.
State bills tackle threats to endangered Puget Sound orcas
SEATTLE -- With the number of endangered Puget Sound orcas at a 30-year low, state lawmakers want to protect the fish-eating killer whales that spend time in the inland waters of the Salish Sea.The measures range from boosting hatchery salmon production to increasing marine patrols so that boats keep their distance from the whales.Many have been sounding the alarm about the orcas' plight since the September death of a juvenile brought the population to 76.
SEATTLE -- With the number of endangered Puget Sound orcas at a 30-year low, state lawmakers want to protect the fish-eating killer whales that spend time in the inland waters of the Salish Sea.The measures range from boosting hatchery salmon production to increasing marine patrols so that boats keep their distance from the whales.Many have been sounding the alarm about the orcas' plight since the September death of a juvenile brought the population to 76.
Will Western Washington get to see the super blue blood moon?
Much of the world will get to see not only a blue moon and a supermoon, but also a total lunar eclipse on Wednesday. But will we actually get to see it?
Much of the world will get to see not only a blue moon and a supermoon, but also a total lunar eclipse on Wednesday. But will we actually get to see it?
It’s time to save our orcas, state lawmaker says
Time may be running out on local orcas.“We are now down to a record-low of 76 whales in the population,” state Sen.
Time may be running out on local orcas.“We are now down to a record-low of 76 whales in the population,” state Sen.
Another young Puget Sound orca dies of starvation
A two-and-a-half-year-old male orca born in the so-called Baby Boom of 2015 died last week, researchers say.
A two-and-a-half-year-old male orca born in the so-called Baby Boom of 2015 died last week, researchers say.
Sun unleashes strongest solar flare in almost a decade; Northern Lights possible
Early Wednesday morning record breaking solar flares erupted shooting radiation across space to Earth. That radiation will mainly show in the form of Northern Lights in the next couple of days.
Early Wednesday morning record breaking solar flares erupted shooting radiation across space to Earth. That radiation will mainly show in the form of Northern Lights in the next couple of days.
NASA research plane will fly from Seattle for eclipse
A NASA research plane carrying the agency's science director will fly from Boeing Field in Seattle Monday, Aug. 21., to capture the first video of the total solar eclipse.
A NASA research plane carrying the agency's science director will fly from Boeing Field in Seattle Monday, Aug. 21., to capture the first video of the total solar eclipse.
Perseid meteor shower peaks Friday night, but won't surpass last year's show
The Perseid meteor shower, peaking the nights of August 11-12, won't come close to setting any records.
The Perseid meteor shower, peaking the nights of August 11-12, won't come close to setting any records.
Garage science project lands Seattle sisters an opportunity to work with NASA
As the solar eclipse approaches, two very young scientists are heading to Wyoming this week to work on the Eclipse Ballooning project with NASA and the University of Montana.
As the solar eclipse approaches, two very young scientists are heading to Wyoming this week to work on the Eclipse Ballooning project with NASA and the University of Montana.
PHOTOS: Northern Lights in Western Washington
Skywatchers in Western Washington got to see the Aurora Borealis phenomenon, aka Northern Lights, early Monday morning.
Skywatchers in Western Washington got to see the Aurora Borealis phenomenon, aka Northern Lights, early Monday morning.