Breaching Humpbacks Galore – Boaters Need to be Aware
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Humpback Whale breaching between Penn Islands and Von Donop Inlet
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales have been returning in numbers offering up some impressive shows. But, boaters seriously need to take more care! There was yet another vessel strike of a Humpback Whale on the 20th. Not only can significant damage or death happen to a boat and the people on it, but also to the whale by these collisions. You cannot assume that there is only the one whale you see that is near, so you must SLOW DOWN and pay attention in all directions. Better yet, stop entirely and enjoy the show. Remember to depart slowly giving the whales plenty of room. Humpbacks are not the only whale species that are struck, but because they are slower moving than Orca, collisions happen more frequently with them and the larger whales. With this whale influx into popular boating areas, we are unfortunately seeing more incidents.
Looking at our map, the Bigg’s Orca were definitely on the hunt, following the Pacific White Sided Dolphins and Dall’s Porpoise into the inlets and inner channels. They also continue to favour going right into the narrow Okeover Inlet looking for an easier meal of seals.
Keep your eyes open, report your sightings to us, and use caution on the water.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2018-016
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Wed Jun 13 2018
09:46 • 2-3 Biggs Orca heading north by Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
09:43 • 3 Biggs Orca heading north off Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island. Observered by Coast Wild. ▫ Second Hand
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:48 • 2 Biggs Orca heading north at 7 knots, between Walcan Seafood Quadra Island and Race Point, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:18 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T101; T102◦ heading north off North Bluff, Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:35 • 2 Biggs Orca ◦T101; T102◦ heading south at 8 knots Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:35 • 2 Biggs Orca south side of Hill Island heading toward Viner Point, Sutil Channel.
Graham Evans, Stowaway Sailing Adventures
18:36 • 2 Biggs Orca heading south mid channel between Marina Island and Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
Thu Jun 14 2018
08:18 • 10-11 Biggs Orca heading north near Little River 1.5 km off Vancouver Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:25 • Biggs Orca heading north off Kitty Coleman Beach Park, Georgia Strait.
11:35 • 8-10 Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ moving slowly, heading north 1.5 nm east of Conawaga Beach, Vancouver Island, Georgia Strait.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
13:01 • Biggs Orca between Black Creek and Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:43 • est. 15+ Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs;T101s◦ heading north from Little River towards Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait. Pod moved north throughout the day until at least 16:30, spreading out up to Shelter Point.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
17:08 • Biggs Orca ◦T100s;T101s;T002Cs◦ heading north approaching Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy at Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s, T002Cs, T100s, & T101s, heading north approaching Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s, T002Cs, T100s, & T101s, heading north approaching Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Wed Jun 13 2018
–:– • Biggs Orca ◦T065As;T002Cs◦ in Tribune Bay, Hornby Island, Georgia Strait. Seen at night. ▫ Second Hand
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
Thu Jun 14 2018
20:31 • 6-8 Biggs Orca heading north off Big Rock, Campbell River, Discovery Passage. There were two big males in the pod.
Elvis Chikite, Pacific Pro Dive
20:42 • est. 10+ Biggs Orca heading north in front of Campbell River, Anchor Inn, Discovery Passage.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
Fri Jun 15 2018
13:40 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ approaching the west side of Arran Rapids.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:32 • Biggs Orca in Arran Rapids. From radio. ▫ Second Hand
Bill Coltart, Pacific Pro Dive
14:28 • Biggs Orca ◦T002Cs◦ heading south along the east side of Stuart Island, Bute Inlet.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Sat Jun 16 2018
09:02 • Biggs Orca heading north passing Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:33 • Biggs Orca heading north at No Name Creek, Discovery Passage. Traveling 7 knots.
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s heading north at No Name Creek
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 5 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s heading north at No Name Creek
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 5 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:25 • Biggs Orca ◦T046s;T122◦ by Howe Island entering Nodales Channel.
12:45 • Biggs Orca ◦T046s;T122◦ heading east at Thurlow Point, Nodales Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s heading east at Thurlow Point
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Bigg’s heading east at Thurlow Point
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 7 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
22:40 • Biggs Orca at the mouth of Frederick Arm.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
15:05 • est. 5 Biggs Orca hunting, heading south near Russell Cove, Gifford Peninsula, Okeover Inlet. Ten minute dives. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
PA, Savary Island, BC
Mon Jun 18 2018
12:34 • Biggs Orca in front of Secret Cove, Malaspina Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
15:22 • Biggs Orca in Welcome Passage. Large pod. ▫ Second Hand
Aaron Webber, Campbell River Whale Watching
Tue Jun 19 2018
06:00 • Biggs Orca heading north just north of Deepwater Bay, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
08:45 • 2 Biggs Orca off Coho / Kiddie Point, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. Two big male Orca. ▫ Observed from Shore
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
HUMPBACK WHALES
Wed Jun 13 2018
09:35 • Humpback Whales midway between red can at Marina Reef and Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
David Gauci, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:20 • Humpback Whales heading south off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
17:03 • 2 Humpback Whales off Read Point, Sutil Channel.
17:42 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north toward Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
18:29 • 2 Humpback Whales off west side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
Thu Jun 14 2018
07:50 • Humpback Whales milling, heading north off Willow Point, Georgia Strait.
Dean Parsonage, 50 North Adventures
09:16 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, off Frederic Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel. Breached many times, one was small. Information from Wayne. ▫ Second Hand
09:18 • Humpback Whales off Rendezvous Islands, Sutil Channel. Blows observed. Information from Wayne. ▫ Second Hand
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:26 • 1 Humpback Whales off Carrington Bay, Sutil Channel.
Graham Evans, Stowaway Sailing Adventures
10:35 • 4 Humpback Whales foraging, 1 nm southwest of Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
10:36 • 2 Humpback Whales off Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:31 • est. 6+ Humpback Whales off Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:47 • 1 Humpback Whales north of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:42 • 5-6 Humpback Whales between Sentry Shoal and Elma Bay, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:02 • 2 Humpback Whales off Raza Point, Raza Island, Calm Channel.
Ryan Eisen, Sonora Resort
15:18 • 2 Humpback Whales off Rebecca Spit, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
15:58 • 2 Humpback Whales taking long dives, heading north-east between Raza Point and Frances Bay, Raza Passage. Travelling slowly. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
10:30 • 1 Humpback Whales travelling, heading north off Laura Point, Mayne Island, Active Pass. ▫ From Ferry
DC, Vancouver, BC
Fri Jun 15 2018
07:32 • Humpback Whales abeam Storie Creek, Georgia Strait. Big blows. ▫ Observed from Shore
09:47 • 1-2 Humpback Whales heading north just east of Cape Mudge Red Can Buoy, Georgia Strait. In lumpy seas.
10:29 • 3 Humpback Whales heading north off the east shore of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
10:37 • 5-6 Humpback Whales at the entrance to Von Donop Inlet.
11:16 • 5-6 Humpback Whales just south of the scallop farm and just north of Von Donop Inlet off the shoreline of Cortes Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:00 • 4 Humpback Whales between east Penn Islands and Von Donop Inlet, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
About 4 Humpback Whales between Penn Islands and Von Donop Inlet
Fri, 15 Jun 2018 – 6 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
About 4 Humpback Whales between Penn Islands and Von Donop Inlet
Fri, 15 Jun 2018 – 6 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Sat Jun 16 2018
09:56 • 1 Humpback Whales west of Hill Island, Sutil Channel. Sighting passed on by a fisherman. ▫ Second Hand
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:12 • est. 5 Humpback Whales back and forth from Calm Channel to Raza Passage.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
About five Humpback Whales in front of Calm Channel
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 1 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
About five Humpback Whales in front of Calm Channel
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 1 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:39 • 2 Humpback Whales off east Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Michelle Malcolmson, Discovery Marine Safaris
15:19 • Humpback Whales breaching, at Von Donop Inlet, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales breaching at Von Donop Inlet
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 7 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales breaching at Von Donop Inlet
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 7 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
19:42 • 3 Humpback Whales south of Read Point, Sutil Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
13:13 • 2 Humpback Whales doing circles, off east Penn Islands, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jen Furst, Campbell River Whale Watching
Sun Jun 17 2018
07:30 • 2 Humpback Whales off Carrington Bay, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel. Mother and calf pair.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
10:25 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ heading north in Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
11:03 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ between Penn Islands and Von Donop Inlet, Sutil Channel. Nick with her calf.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
11:35 • 1 Humpback Whales tail slapping, off No Name Creek in the middle of Discovery Passage. Information from T3. ▫ Second Hand
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:08 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ approaching the east side of Hill Island, Sutil Channel. Nick with her calf.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
12:04 • 2 Humpback Whales between Johnstone Bluff and Church House, Calm Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:30 • 2 Humpback Whales tail lobs, at the north end of Lewis Channel.
No Name Provided,
13:50 • 2 Humpback Whales between Rendezvous Islands and Raza Island in the middle of Calm Channel. Angled towards Raza Passage.
13:30 • 1 Humpback Whales between the north end of North Rendezvous Island and Toba Mountain, Calm Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:03 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ east of Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel. Nick with her calf.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:29 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south-west off Raza Island abeam Redonda Bay, Deer Passage. Heading towards Rendezvous Islands.
14:30 • 2 Humpback Whales close to Pryce Channel in Deer Passage.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:23 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south about one mile north of Frances Bay in Raza Passage.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
14:35 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south halfway through Lewis Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:36 • 4 Humpback Whales between Cape Lazo and Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
14:40 • 3 Humpback Whales just south of Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:42 • 2 Humpback Whales at the head of Raza Passage.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:17 • 1+ Humpback Whales at Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait. Observed from a distance.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
16:22 • 2 Humpback Whales at the south end of Drew Passage.
Nik Coutinho, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
16:57 • 4 Humpback Whales near the mine on the west side of Texada Island, Georgia Strait.
Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce
Sat Jun 16 2018
14:37 • 3 Humpback Whales, Deer Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
14:37 • 1 Humpback Whales, Lewis Channel. ▫ Second Hand
Elvis Chikite, Pacific Pro Dive
Mon Jun 18 2018
10:58 • 1 Humpback Whales tail lobs; spy hopping, midway up Lewis Channel.
Tom Tillish, Idaho
11:14 • 1 Humpback Whales angled toward Baker Passage from Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:10 • Humpback Whales at Redonda Bay, Deer Passage.
David Gauci, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:49 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south-east between Sarah Point and Mary Point, Malaspina Strait.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:16 • 1 Humpback Whales angled toward Francisco Point, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel. A small one. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Michelle Malcolmson, Discovery Marine Safaris
12:23 • 1-2 Humpback Whales half way between Rebecca Rocks and Vancouver Island, Georgia Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
15:04 • 1 Humpback Whales just south of Hole in the Wall, Calm Channel. Active. ▫ Leaving the Scene
15:04 • 1 Humpback Whales mid channel in front of Raza Passage, Calm Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
16:03 • 4 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC; BCX0565 Nick◦ mid channel off Quadra Island Scallop Farm below Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel. Group with a calf and one other whale.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:45 • Humpback Whales heading south through Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
David Gauci, Campbell River Whale Watching
Tue Jun 19 2018
09:55 • Humpback Whales by Rendezvous Islands, Calm Channel.
09:55 • 1 Humpback Whales between Cape Mudge and Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Radio, overheard or call out
12:14 • 2 Humpback Whales milling, south of Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:25 • 3 Humpback Whales north of Johnstone Bluff near Stuart Island, Bute Inlet. Two adults and one calf in the group.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
13:26 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south, Calm Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:59 • 3 Humpback Whales tail slaps and milling, off Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
13:59 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCZ0298 Split Fin◦ off the north end of the Quadra Island Scallop Farm below Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
14:10 • Humpback Whales breached once, off North Rendezvous Island, Calm Channel. Breached at 14:10 and haven’t seen it since.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
15:59 • 3 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0565 Nick◦ off Center Islet towards Hill Island, Sutil Channel. Nick with her calf in the group.
16:31 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCZ0298 Split Fin◦ heading east about 0.5-nm off the Quadra Island Scallop Farm, Sutil Channel.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
20:52 • 1 Humpback Whales breaching, off Coho / Kiddie Point, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
–:– • 2 Humpback Whales off Coho / Kiddie Point, Texada Island, Georgia Strait. Observed between 20:30 and 21:15. ▫ From Ferry
Geordie Harrower, Sechelt, BC
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Fri Jun 15 2018
15:06 • PWS Dolphins between Kanish Bay and Vancouver Island, Discovery Passage. Many PWDs.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:00 • PWS Dolphins heading south at the Tribune Channel entrance of Sargeaunt Passage, Tribune Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Sat Jun 16 2018
06:52 • PWS Dolphins in front of Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Stephen Gabrysh, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:25 • est. 200 PWS Dolphins near Nodales Channel. From Jos Krynen. ▫ Second Hand
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins near Nodales Channel
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins near Nodales Channel
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 2 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
12:11 • PWS Dolphins in Frederick Arm.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
About 200 Pacific White Sided Dolphins in Frederick Arm
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 1 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
About 200 Pacific White Sided Dolphins in Frederick Arm
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 1 items
Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures
13:15 • PWS Dolphins milling, head of Frederick Arm. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:33 • PWS Dolphins heading west at Thurlow Point, Nodales Channel. From Jen Furst. ▫ Second Hand
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins heading wets at Thurlow Point
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 5 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific White Sided Dolphins heading wets at Thurlow Point
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 – 5 items
Jos Krynen, Eagle Eye Adventures
Mon Jun 18 2018
10:00 • est. 30 PWS Dolphins milling, off Cleave Point, Tribune Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
DALLS PORPOISE
Wed Jun 13 2018
10:59 • Dalls Porpoise Gillard Passage, Yuculta Rapids. Small group.
Colin Griffinson, Pacific Yellowfin Charters
Mon Jun 18 2018
16:10 • Dalls Porpoise in Frederick Arm, Nodales Channel. Small group.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
Tue Jun 19 2018
10:22 • Dalls Porpoise at the mouth of Frederick Arm. Small group.
Jerry Weldon, Eagle Eye Adventures
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REGIONAL
The Center for Whale Research
With the loss of L92, the total number of Southern Resident killer whales is now 75 whales….
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RainCoast.org
While welcome news in terms of waiting a decade for measures that reduce threats to these whales, the measures announced by the federal government only partially address our concerns over food availability and disturbance to the whales….
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WEST COAST
The Oregonian, OR
Despite being identified in the 1800s, lIttle is known about right whale dolphins, so named for their resemblance to right whales. They look like a cross between an orca and a bottlenose dolphin, usually sporting black skin with a white stripe on their bottom sides, and they are highly social, sometimes travelling in groups of up to 2,000….
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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
NewsHub
Underwater photographer Jorde Hauser was diving in the Sea of Cortez in the Gulf of California when he filmed an orca aggressively swinging its tail and knocking out a stingray…
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Facebook
The video was recorder on Waiheke Island, one of the Hauraki Gulf Island in the Auckland Region.
Sometimes, orcas or killer whales come to the bays around the island chasing stingrays. I have seen them 2 times but the last time I was very lucky and I could film them pretty close….
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Sometimes, orcas or killer whales come to the bays around the island chasing stingrays. I have seen them 2 times but the last time I was very lucky and I could film them pretty close….
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Earth.Com
Marine mammals may be able to sense when a killer whale is on the hunt simply by hearing its calls, a new study has found.
Killer whales are one of the ocean’s more formidable predators and part of what makes orcas so dangerous are the stealthy hunting tactics orca pods use to kill seals and other whales.
Some killer whales though have been known to leave mammals alone and instead eat only fish.
Researchers from Duke University set out to see if marine mammals that are prey to killer whales can distinguish the calls of predatory orcas from other orcas and whales that pose no risk.
The study was published in the Journal of Experimental Biology and involved pilot whales and Risso’s dolphins….
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Cosmos
Female dolphin may carry its deceased calf around for days, until the body is in such a state of decomposition that only the head or part of the body remains. New research published in the journal Zoology suggests that this behaviour is evidence that dolphins grieve for their dead.
The scientific discipline known as comparative thanology examines how animals respond behaviourally, physiologically and psychologically to dead members of their own species.
It is a somewhat tricky field, for the experience of grief and its expression…
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