NOAA Fisheries Archives | Wild Orca

A Southern Resident killer whale spyhopping.

March 23, 2023

What do new genetic studies add to the story about endangered orcas?

A small suction cup tag attached to an orca.

December 29, 2022

Vessel noise interrupts prey-hunting orcas, especially females

December 20, 2022

Judge recommends fishery closure to protect endangered salmon and orcas

2 southern resident killer whales swiming.

November 25, 2022

NOAA Fisheries changes rules, risking health of endangered orcas

2 Southern Resident killer whales swiming side by side.

October 28, 2022

Salmon scarcity, not timing, explains absent orcas

An adult chinook salmon passes the viewing window of a fish ladder.

September 26, 2022

Timing is everything. Are endangered orcas out of sync with their prey?

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

A group of Southern Resident killer whales swimming with a calf.

October 8, 2021

Historic Win for Orcas, Epic Fail for NOAA Fisheries Managers

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