BC’s Orca
BC’s marine ecosystem is home to hundreds of orcas-creatures so intelligent, social, and visually stunning that they have inspired legends among First Nations and fear in early settlers, and now attracted legions of fans.
Brave Little Hunter Not Seen for Weeks, But It’s Good News
Brave Little Hunter has not been seen for several weeks. However, it could simply mean she’s on the move, searching for family
BC Spring Migration: Humpback Whale and New Calf Returns to Salish Sea
The Salish Sea is officially home to a new humpback calf as the first humpbacks migrate back here from their warm-water birthing grounds. Every Spring, BC residents can expect to see these gentle giants and their new calves as they seek out cooler temperatures. The humpback mother, named “Black Pearl,” was spotted in Haro Strait […]
Pod Sighting Raises Hopes but Not Expectations for Reunion With Brave Little Hunter
A group of nine killer whales has been spotted near Brave Little Hunter’s location, but experts stress that the pod has not been identified as the young orca’s kin.
Vessels Warned to Stay Away From Recently Freed Orca
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
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
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
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
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
Lisa Spaven, a scientist at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is urging the public to report any further sightings of turtles in BC.