Seven orca whales missing off the coast of British Columbia deemed “disaste...

Seven whales are missing and presumed dead at Puget Sound near Seattle, USA. This has marine scientists ringing alarm bells. The loss of seven animals is the biggest orca species decline in the last 10 years....

Feds sued over refusal to protect resident killer whales

DFO is in trouble again! A few of our favourite local environmental groups are stepping up to the plate and actually suing the Department of Fisheries and Oceans over their inaction. Not the first time DFO has...

Canadian government faces suit over killer whales (Orcas)

It is about time that the Canadian Government is doing more to protect Killer Whales (Orcas). I just hope they don't go overboard and kill a whole whale watching industry at the same time.First it is very...

Orca Killer whale family pod at sunset in front of a local fishing boat North...

A family pod of the northern resident Killer whales (Orcas, Orcinus orca, facts about Killer Whales) traveling during sunset in front of a local fishing boats in Blackfish Sound off Northern Vancouver Island in...

Killer whales (Orcas) making news in the UK

Big News coverage in the UK - almost all UK Newspaper picked up a story on Killer Whales (Orcas, orcinus orca) and about there beauty, behaviors and syncronized swimming.German photographer Rolf Hicker (which...

Who will edit Wiki's editors?

"Anyone with the inclination can alter entries on the online encyclopedia, but a scanner that can track who's making changes could curb the practice, writes Katie Hafner. Last year someone edited the Wikipedia entry for the SeaWorld theme parks in the United States to change...

French Orcas on the Move

Two orcas will be moved from their home in the south of France to L'Oceanographic in Valencia, Spain. At present, Freya, Sharkan, Valentin, Inouk and Wikie live together in their 8 million gallon home...

The Spirit Bears Are Off the Streets

"You cannot imagine my delight to read that the noxious Spirit Bear collective passed off as public art is being brought inside. Yes, it has come time for them to be auctioned off to philanthropists whose hearts...

"Spirit Bears" go up for Auction

Two years ago, Vancouver and Victoria were overrun with orcas. Part of a fundraising initiative, the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities raised $400,000 for the BC Lions Society’s Easter Seal...

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