Vessels Warned to Stay Away From Recently Freed Orca
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The Ehattesaht First Nation have expressed concerns over Brave Little Hunter’s interactions with nearby vessels.
Brave Little Hunter’s Nighttime Escape was a Poignant Moment for Witnesses
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The escape of Brave Little Hunter, the two-year-old orca calf who became stranded in the Zeballos lagoon on March 23, has been the talk of the town for the past week.
Behemoth Japanese Whaling Ship Begins Its First Voyage
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Japan has launched a new $47 million whaling vessel, the Kangei Maru, fueling concerns of whaling in the Southern Ocean.
Stranded Orca Calf Escapes from Zeballos Lagoon
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The young orca trapped in the Zeballos lagoon has finally escaped after more than a month of being stranded.
Coral Bleaching-Linked Parasite Found in BC
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Researchers from the University of British Columbia’s Keeling Lab have found parasites linked to coral bleaching in tropical regions in BC’s waters.
Call to Report All Sea Turtle Sightings in British Columbia
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Lisa Spaven, a scientist at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is urging the public to report any further sightings of turtles in BC.
Renewed Rescue Efforts for Stranded Orca Calf in British Columbia
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Following failed attempts to coax the stranded orca calf Brave Little Hunter out of the Zeballos lagoon, rescuers are returning with with more boats, equipment, and people.
Veteran Orca Rescuer on Zeballos Rescue Effort: “Build Rapport”
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Rescuers attempting to capture and rehome the orca stranded in Zeballos lagoon must build rapport with the orca.
Rescue Effort to Save Orphaned Orca Paused in Zeballos as Officials Regroup
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Expert team has been working nonstop to safely remove her from the lagoon back into the ocean.
Vancouver Island Humpbacks to Star in BBC’s ‘Planet Earth III’ Series
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Whale researcher Jackie Hildering spoke to us about working with the iconic show ahead of the episode’s premiere.