Large predators often get a bad rap in terms of public outlook and opinion. Large predators in both marine and…
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Green boating in the southern Salish Sea
We recently had a chance to speak with Adria Lau, Program Manager of Washington’s Clean Boating Foundation, which has many similarities…
Read more »From Machine Guns to Save-the-Whales
A History of Human and Orca Interactions In June 1961, the Department of Fisheries mounted a .50 caliber machine-gun overlooking…
Read more »3 heart-sinking realizations about BC’s oil spill response
We recently completed our submission to the province’s oil spill regulations process, along with thousands of members of the public….
Read more »Are resident orcas moving on?
Southern resident orcas are one of the most highly studied whale populations in the world. Every individual has a name…
Read more »Tips for input to DFO’s Scientific Review on orcas
On the heels of Orca Awareness month in the Pacific Northwest, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has opened…
Read more »$10,000 Pledged to Orcas Can’t Wait Fund
UPDATE: September 19, 2017 We did it! Thanks to donations from over 200 individual supporters, we exceeded our $10,000 goal,…
Read more »The history and how to change the future for orcas
We hope you’ve enjoyed the blogs we’ve shared during Orca Awareness Month, where we’ve been discussing the three major threats…
Read more »Toxic Waters – Toxic Food
As we continue to celebrate Orca Awareness Month, we acknowledge how lucky we are to live in an area where…
Read more »Drowning in Noise
Southern resident killer whales are in serious trouble. Their population totals 78, positioning them on a countdown to extinction. In…
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