At Risk

A New View on Killer Whales

How drone research is aiding efforts to save the Southern Resident population from extinction.

Southern Residents in Crisis

These killer whales rely on declining Chinook salmon — what can be done to save them?

Killer Whale Culture

Belly rubbing, orgies, family dialects and more; orca family ties are stronger than you might think.

Photo Credit: Ocean Wise and NOAA

Now Dive Deeper

Join the citizen scientists helping to conserve these amazing animals.

• Report a Sighting

  

• Visit the Whale Trail

  

• Adopt a Whale

  

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