Southern Resident Orca in Powell River
The following are photos of some of the Southern Resident Orca in front of Powell River, BC. It’s interesting that these whales take a trip up this way at least once per year in the winter months. Last year, J-Pod showed up just before Christmas, in the sunshine and gave some wonderful breaches. It’s not often they come up this far so it will be interesting to see what happens. Keep your eyes open everyone – there are whales and dolphins out there!
Susan MacKay, Whales and Dolphins BC
J27 in front of Powell River, BC
January 11, 2012
Southern Resident Female Orca (ID ?) in front of Powell River, BC
January 11, 2012
J26 or is it L79 ? in front of Powell River, BC
January 11, 2012
The Marine Mammal Response Networksent me a link to a video regarding Sea Lion entanglements that is very interesting and worth watching.
Entanglement of Steller Sea Lions in Marine Debris: Identifying Causes and Finding Solutions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dy2kepJvOM&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dy2kepJvOM&feature=youtu.be
Please help prevent entanglements. A reminder that if you spot a marine mammal or sea turtle (we’ve had a few in BC recently) in distress, injured or dead, please call the hotline at: 1-800-465-4336immediately.
