Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,063 posts)
Tue Apr 6, 2021, 01:03 PM Apr 2021

56 orcas, including rare white one, spotted in Salish Sea over weekend

More than four dozen orcas were spotted throughout the Salish Sea over Easter weekend, including two “celebri-whales” known for their unusual appearance.

The J Pod, which is part of the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population, was seen moving slowly up the east coast of San Juan Island, with the whales swimming in close social groups, the Pacific Whale Watch Association reported.

Pods of Bigg’s killer whales, which are transient orcas, were seen among the San Juan Islands in both President’s Channel and Haro Strait heading north into Canada and along the south end of Lopez Island. There was also a report of a small pod of Bigg’s killer whales in south Puget Sound.

In all, 56 killer whales were seen by naturalists.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/56-orcas-including-rare-white-one-spotted-in-salish-sea-over-weekend/ar-BB1flwQ1

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Washington»56 orcas, including rare ...