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Concern Over Bigg’s T073B in Comox, Active Humpbacks and More

July 31, 2018 — issue No. 2018-025

Cover Image: Humpback in front of Powell River with trap line in mouth may still be entangled Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society Concern rises over Transient Bigg’s T073B’s behaviour and the number of boats and other vessels in the Comox Harbour. Although he appears healthy, this is highly unusual to have an Orca stay…
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Bigg’s Orca in Comox, Whales Finally Along Mainland Side

July 27, 2018 — issue No. 2018-024

Cover Image: Humpback fluking off of Bullock Bluff Kurt Staples, Eagle Eye Adventures Bigg’s Orca in Comox, Whales Finally Along Mainland SideUnusual to have T073B alone and inside Comox Harbour hunting for days on end. He arrived with his siblings, who then left him to hunt seals off the river. The fact he stayed in…
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