On Wednesday, the Center for Whale Research announced the discovery of a new southern resident orca calf, “L125″. This is the first calf in two years for the L Pod, and the forth calf borne by its mother L86, who is now 30-years old. The calf was spotted in Haro Strait. Researchers said the calf… Continue reading Orca Calf Confirmed
The Cadboro Bay coastline has been the site of multiple Orca sightings. The dramatic video footage below was captured by a local resident, from their deck overlooking Haro Strait. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada encourages reporting of Orca and other Cetacean sightings (link). Due to their declining population status, an understanding of… Continue reading Orcas near Cadboro Bay
The Cadboro Bay coastline has been the site of multiple Orca sightings in recent days. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada encourages reporting of Orca and other Cetacean sightings (link). Due to their declining population status, an understanding of their distribution and abundance is crucial to conservation efforts. Recent declines in the killer whale… Continue reading Orcas near Cadboro Bay
