What is it like kayaking where killer whales swim? If you paddle in the Puget Sound in Washington, you may find yourself face-to-face with a pod of killer whales, also known as orcas. Despite their ...

Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species ...

Our Shared Future opened April 26 and “explores the powerful connections between orcas, people, and the oceans we share.” The ...

SEATTLE – Just 74 southern resident orcas remain, as of the latest count by the Center for Whale Research. The count has hovered around this low point for several years. The 2024 census tallied 73 ...

Orcas, sometimes known by the intimidating nickname of "killer whales," are incredible marine mammals, beloved for their sleek bodies and striking white markings that look almost like goggles. Despite ...

Behavioral ecologist Michael Weiss was browsing through new drone footage of the orca pods he studies in the Salish Sea when he spotted one of the killer whales carrying something green in its mouth ...

Killer whales, or orcas, are apex predators with remarkable intelligence, social bonds, and hunting strategies. They live in every ocean, with some populations specializing in unique diets and ...

In Arctic Norway, swimming with wild orcas is a cold, often unnerving experience — yet, for some, it offers surprising ...