Rare killer whales caught on camera in Oregon
A rare sighting of critically endangered southern resident killer whales off the Oregon coast offers a glimpse of a ...
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Historic orca calf born in the PNW, brings hope for killer whale population
The orca calf belongs to a family of transient killer whales, or “Bigg’s” killer whales, and was first spotted in the Salish ...
Orca Encounters and How to Stay Safe When Swimming in the Ocean
Many people refer to orcas as “killer whales“, and for good reason. They are the ultimate top dogs of the ocean, able to take down large whales and even great white sharks! But what about humans — ...
New orca calf born to descendant of whale once captured and held by SeaWorld
Sedna's grandmother, T046 or "Wake," was one of six whales captured and temporarily held by SeaWorld in Budd Inlet, according ...
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With recent orca sighting, experts discuss whale activity in the Outer Banks
An unusual mortality event has been declared for both, Humpback Whales since 2016 and Right Whales since 2017. A dead ...
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Sighted: Pod of whales seen off the Oregon Coast near Depoe Bay
It's whale watch week on the Oregon Coast, and a pod of orcas was spotted off the coast of Depoe Bay. Early Monday morning, marine biologist Carrie Newell with Whale Research EcoExcursions ...
Killer whale becomes mom for first time. See her ‘little pumpkin’ swim off Washington
A killer whale has become a first-time mom after a peachy-orange calf was spotted swimming with her off Washington, a whale ...
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New orca calf born to descendant of whale once captured and held by SeaWorld
SEATTLE — A new orca calf spotted in the Puget Sound last week is part of the family of the last killer whale captured in United States waters. The new Bigg's, or mammal-hunting, orca calf was ...