Government Study Archives | Wild Orca

A Southern Resident killer whale spyhopping.

March 23, 2023

What do new genetic studies add to the story about 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 Southern Resident killer whales swiming side by side.

October 28, 2022

Salmon scarcity, not timing, explains absent orcas

A Southern Resident killer whale spyhopping.

February 19, 2022

How Much More Evidence Does NOAA Fisheries Need to Save Southern Resident Killer Whales?

2 Southern Resident killer whales porpoising quickly through the water.

November 26, 2021

Same Meal, Different Restaurant: What We Learn By Listening

A Southern Resident killer whale just beneath the surface of the water.

October 23, 2021

How EARS Keep Track When Endangered Killer Whales Are Out of Sight

The breath spray of a Southern Resident killer whale near its dorsal fin.

August 7, 2021

Why Older Males Matter in the Southern Resident Killer Whale Community

A Southern Resident killer whale spyhopping.

May 27, 2021

Still Endangered: So What’s in the Latest Recovery Plan?

A group of Southern Resident killer whales swimming close together.

April 24, 2021

Seasonal Diet of Southern Resident Killer Whales

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