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Killer whale

An orca whale breaching off the coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Noisy waters are bad news for the orcas of the Pacific Northwest

Environment

The waters of the Pacific Northwest are busy and noisy, which is bad news for orcas. The endangered whales are having to “yell” to make their calls heard over all the marine traffic, which means more energy used, more food needed and even more stress on the orca population.

Will orcas be put on display at Sochi?

Environment

Sea otter populations could be key to carbon sequestration

Environment

Right whale born in cold North Atlantic waters beats odds, survives winter

Environment

Scientist discover critical role sea otter play in climate change

Environment

Environmental, indigenous groups accuse Navy of damaging marine mammals

Environment

Environmental and indigenous groups have banded together to sue the Navy and the National Marine Fisheries Services for harming marine mammals with sonar. According to the plaintiffs, the Navy’s military exercises have fatally impacted federally protected species. Now they are calling for limits on the Navy’s access to this biologically rich area.

The World

Russian Scientists Search for Elusive White Orca Whale

Environment

Two years ago Russian researchers spotted what they believe is the only all white, adult killer whale in the North Pacific Ocean. Now the research team plans to explore the region to try to identify and observe the orca named Iceberg.

Understanding Noise Pollution in the Oceans

Sound travels much faster in water than in air, and thus plays an enormous role in the lives of marine species. Reef fishes rely on sounds to communicate. So do whales and dolphins […]

The World

Jamming with Wild Whales

A Pacific Northwest artist has set up a special underwater sound system so Orca whales can hear him play the guitar, and the whales sing along. Liam Moriarity of KPLU-Seattle recorded the jam session and speaks with the artist about communicating with another species through music.

The World

Killer Radio

There’s a new radio station on the air in British Columbia, and it’s like no other. ORCA-FM broadcasts live, round-the-clock sounds of killer whales. Correspondent Tom Banse (BAHN-see) reports.