Deeper Dive Archives | Wild Orca

A pink salmon.

August 20, 2023

Pink salmon may impact the survival of endangered orcas’ main prey

A skin condition visible on a southern resident killer whale calf.

July 28, 2023

Increasing skin disease in endangered orcas concerns scientists

Southern Resident killer whales foraging.

June 26, 2023

Resident orcas’ foraging success linked to environmental health

Pacific Salmon Showing Relative Size and Appearance.

May 19, 2023

Salmon Deprivation Leaves Endangered Orcas Short of Calories

J27 Southern Resident Killer Whale

April 27, 2023

Is inbreeding entirely to blame for the decline of endangered orcas?

J32 a pregnant Southern Resident killer whale breaching.

March 20, 2023

Endangered orca calves exposed to contaminants even before birth

J57 swims alongside mother J35.

February 16, 2023

The Cost of Motherhood for Endangered Orcas

J 42 swims in front of a large vessel.

January 25, 2023

Shipping slowdown reduces noise levels for endangered orcas

A small suction cup tag attached to an orca.

December 29, 2022

Vessel noise interrupts prey-hunting orcas, especially females

2 Orcas swimming beneath the surface.

November 21, 2022

Prey shortage indicated by changes to orcas’ body condition

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