Orca attacks off the coast of Spain have sparked new warnings and safety guidelines from officials. The Maritime Safety and Rescue Society released a map detailing the areas of concern so that sailors may avoid them. The areas run between the Gulf of Cadiz and the Strait of Gibraltar. The officials hope the new guidelines […]
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![Orca Stranded in Remote Lagoon is Successfully Returned to Open Water Orca Stranded in Remote Lagoon is Successfully Returned to Open Water](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shutterstock-2319229913-e1714399661626.jpg?w=750&ssl=1)
Orca Stranded in Remote Lagoon is Successfully Returned to Open Water
A young orca calf found herself trapped in the shallow waters of Little Espinosa inlet, on the north-western fringes of Vancouver Island. Named kʷiisaḥiʔis (pronounced kwee-sahay-is), which translates to Brave Little Hunter, the two-year-old calf faced weeks of uncertainty following the tragic loss of her mother, Spong, on 23 March. The plight of kʷiisaḥiʔis captured […]
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Extinction risk to southern resident orcas accelerating as researchers raise alarm
Orca scientist Rob Williams always thought that conservation was a knowledge problem, that once science showed why a species was declining, people would fix it. But new research concludes otherwise. Even in the case of one of the world’s most charismatic species, the endangered southern resident killer whales that frequent Puget Sound are facing an […]
![5 Adorable Whale Moms and Their Babies! 5 Adorable Whale Moms and Their Babies!](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shutterstock-1475396147-e1712060249987.jpg?w=750&ssl=1)
5 Adorable Whale Moms and Their Babies!
Welcome to the mesmerizing world of whales! These giant creatures swimming in the deep ocean are not just known for their size – they’re also amazing parents. We’re lucky enough to catch a glimpse of their family life through videos. These clips show us the special bond between whale moms and their babies! 1. Humpback […]
![Orca Dies After Being Stranded Off Canadian Coast Despite Rescue Efforts Orca Dies After Being Stranded Off Canadian Coast Despite Rescue Efforts](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/shutterstock-1453755998-e1711461050105.jpg?w=750&ssl=1)
Orca Dies After Being Stranded Off Canadian Coast Despite Rescue Efforts
Tragedy struck off the coast of Canada’s Vancouver Island as efforts to rescue a stranded killer whale ended in sorrow. The stranded orca, identified as T109A3, sadly perished despite the valiant efforts of residents and marine officials. She left behind a calf. The incident unfolded when members of the Ehattisaht First Nation spotted the distressed […]
![Heartbreaking footage of baby orca refusing to leave lagoon where its mother died is captured off Vancouver Island coast - as rescues scramble to save the young whale's life Heartbreaking footage of baby orca refusing to leave lagoon where its mother died is captured off Vancouver Island coast – as rescues scramble to save the young whale’s life](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/29/19/83046041-13253539-image-a-189_1711741462532.jpg)
Heartbreaking footage of baby orca refusing to leave lagoon where its mother died is captured off Vancouver Island coast – as rescues scramble to save the young whale’s life
A two-year-old orca has been circling a Canadian lagoon for days, refusing to leave the area where its mother died on the shore. The young whale’s mother, named Spong, passed away after she became trapped in the shallow waters off the west coast of Vancouver. Wildlife officials and scientists are now in a race against […]
![Researchers Use Drones and Infrared Cameras to Help Endangered Orcas in the Pacific Researchers Use Drones and Infrared Cameras to Help Endangered Orcas in the Pacific](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/shutterstock-554899423.jpg?w=750&ssl=1)
Researchers Use Drones and Infrared Cameras to Help Endangered Orcas in the Pacific
In an audacious twist on wildlife conservation, veterinarians are now making “house calls” to the majestic killer whales of the Pacific Northwest. Armed with drones and infrared cameras, a team of intrepid researchers is pioneering a novel approach to monitoring and potentially treating endangered orcas in the wild. Source: San Diego Zoo/YouTube The focus […]
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California dazzled by ‘extremely rare’ killer whale sightings off southern coast
Experts and whale watchers have been dazzled by a series of orca sightings off the southern California coast that are being described as “extremely rare”. A group of 10 whales – including a calf just a few months old – has been spotted for the past two weeks off the coast of southern California, between […]