Southern Resident Killer Whale Chinook Salmon Initiative

06/18/2026

Good news--new L pod calf. Calf's mother and s*x to be determined. Calf was spunky, sandwiched between two females, when seen in inland waters June 13th and 14th.

Researchers are still trying to determine the mother of the newborn spotted June 14 with members of L-Pod.

06/02/2026

OBI also featured in The Orcasonian...

A community art project to raise awareness for the endangered Southern Resident killer whales ||| FROM MOLLIE SEGALL for ORCA BEHAVIOR INSTITUTE ||| The non-profit Orca Behavior Institute (OBI) is leading a community art

06/02/2026

Congrats to Orca Behavior Institute for taking this action during June, Orca Action month. Hope lots of World Cup visitors see these fins and take action.

See OBI's site to be in the know and get in on the action.

OBI's research on the Southern Residents focuses on presence/absence in the Salish Sea, behavioral budget and behavioral shifts over time, and acoustic communication.

05/26/2026

I really enjoy this guys interviews. But this one is extra special!

04/24/2026

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Take action IMMEDIATELY to oppose the ESA Amendments Act of 2025. The Act will reduce protections for endangered species. It requires economic and national security assessments to be considered in listing decisions, among many other bad provisions. Economics and national security likely will win out over endangered species protection in most cases.

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