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Since adopting the Southern Resident Killer Whale Health Monitoring program from the University of Washington in 2020, it became clear that for Wild Orca to operate at its full potential, we needed to expand our team. Building a large team takes vast amounts of time and resources and oftentimes duplicates the efforts of other organizations. We believed the plight of the whales was too urgent to wait. Therefore, we sought a union with the SeaDoc Society, which shared our vision and had the expertise we needed.  We were thrilled that we will join together with SeaDoc Society to advance our shared mission.

Thank you so much for your incredible support of Wild Orca! SeaDoc will continue our health monitoring study, and Wild Orca will transfer our assets, including our research vessel and all donations received in 2024, to the SeaDoc Society. This action will ensure a continuation of Wild Orca’s mission “to translate science into action to save the Southern Resident killer whales from extinction.”

The SeaDoc Society is a flagship program of the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center at the world-famous UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine—a powerful partnership that provices support and collaborative opportunities with some of the brightest minds in their fields.

Founded in 2000, the SeaDoc Society conducts and sponsors vital scientific research in the inland waters of the Pacific Northwest, also known as the Salish Sea. This rich and vibrant ecosystem is home to 37 species of mammals, 172 species of birds, 253 species of fish, and more than 3,000 species of invertebrates. Nearly eight million people make this region their home today while billions of dollars are generated annually by Salish Sea commercial and recreational activities.

The SeaDoc Society conducts and sponsors ground-breaking marine research to uncover the environmental factors threatening to unravel the web of life in the Salish Sea and surrounding watersheds.

And while performing world-class research is of paramount importance, ensuring that findings effect positive change is just as vital. The team at SeaDoc thinks of themselves as arbiters of truth in matters of ocean health, and it’s a role they take seriously.

One of SeaDoc’s unique strengths is translating science into action, acting as a catalyst—bringing together interested parties to share information, forge common understandings and design region-wide solutions.

By donating to the SeaDoc Society, you will still play a crucial role in Wild Orca’s mission to protect the Southern Resident killer whales from extinction. Your future contributions will help fund two dedicated scientists and their teams, enhancing our understanding of the vital ecosystem services that support this endangered population. This knowledge will enable us to advocate for meaningful change on their behalf.

We are genuinely excited to continue our work through the SeaDoc Society to protect the future of this unique killer whale community.

Wild Orca is no longer accepting direct contributions. If you’d like to support our work, please make a one-time or recurring donation to SeaDoc Society here.