Orcas calves thriving - July 2015

Lummi Nations statement on the passing of our whale relative “Tokitae” Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut

BELLINGHAM, Wash– The Lummi Nation released the following statement from Tony Hillaire, Chairman of the Lummi Nation upon learning of…

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Not 1 but 2 new orca babies in L Pod

The Center for Whale Research (CWR) can confirm two new calves in the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population: L126…

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Skin Disease in Endangered Killer Whales concerns scientists

Lesions May Reflect Decreases in Southern Resident Killer Whales’ Ability to Fight Disease By Justin Cox | June 29, 2023…

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Possible new killer whale calf in L Pod

The Center for Whale Research has received photos showing what appears to be a new calf in L pod. Our…

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Wild Fish Conservancy: Court rules in favor of short-term economics over ES protections for SRKW and wild chinook

PRESS RELEASE: June 23, 2023— In a shocking ruling for Endangered Species protection, a Ninth Circuit Court approved a request…

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San Juan County's message for Orca Action Month: Give Whales Space

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. June 1, 2023 – June is Orca Action Month, and this year, San Juan County is…

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From Big Mama to Hy'Shqa, how Northwest whales get their names

Our guide to whale nomenclature can help you follow the trail of numbers and nicknames. Left: Humpback photo by Naturalist…

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CTR: New study reveals Southern Resident orca mothers face consequences for bearing male offspring

New research by the Center for Whale Research (CWR) has shown that “providing care to weaned sons reduces female killer…

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20 years after rescue, Springer was spotted with two killer whale calves

As NOAA reflects on 2022, celebrating the 20th anniversary of a daring rescue to reunite a Northern Resident killer whale…

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New voluntary slowdown for commercial ships aims to quiet the sound for Endangered Killer Whales

Human-caused underwater noise that affects endangered Southern Resident killer whales comes from a variety of sources. These include recreational boaters,…

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