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.
Renewed Rescue Efforts for Stranded Orca Calf in British Columbia
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”
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
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
Whale researcher Jackie Hildering spoke to us about working with the iconic show ahead of the episode’s premiere.
New Population of Shark-Bitten, Sperm Whale-Hunting Orcas Found by BC Researchers
New UBC study is tracking the unknown open-ocean orcas going after large predators.
BC Rescue Team Using AI to Save Orphaned Orca in Race Against the Clock
We spoke with one of the rescuers working non-stop to try and save the calf after the death of its mother.