Act now to protect Chinook and save Southern Resident killer whales. Send a letter to Fisheries and Oceans Canada by October 31 urging them to establish a whale-safe window for both endangered #salmon and #endangered killer whales. #orcas #TakeAction www.raincoast.org/2025/10/wind...
A window for survival: Act now to protect Chinook and save Southern Residents | Raincoast
A ‘’whale safe” window can help this endangered population.
www.raincoast.org
October 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Act now to protect Chinook and save Southern Resident killer whales. Send a letter to Fisheries and Oceans Canada by October 31 urging them to establish a whale-safe window for both endangered #salmon and #endangered killer whales. #orcas #TakeAction www.raincoast.org/2025/10/wind...
Going with a local hero: Southern Resident Killer Whale! Only about 70 of them left in the Pacific Northwest, mainly due to their preferred diet being Chinook salmon. Pollution (including noise), are also factors. They are culturally iconic, and spiritually important to PNW Indigenous peoples.
May 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Going with a local hero: Southern Resident Killer Whale! Only about 70 of them left in the Pacific Northwest, mainly due to their preferred diet being Chinook salmon. Pollution (including noise), are also factors. They are culturally iconic, and spiritually important to PNW Indigenous peoples.
sadly it looks as though the young gray whale sighted in the willapa river has died 💔 local chinook leaders plan to hold a ceremony to commemorate the whale's life and journey
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Gray whale, seen 20 miles inland, dies in WA river
The incident marks at least the third gray whale to turn up dead along the Western Washington coastline over the past few days.
www.seattletimes.com
April 5, 2026 at 12:32 PM
sadly it looks as though the young gray whale sighted in the willapa river has died 💔 local chinook leaders plan to hold a ceremony to commemorate the whale's life and journey
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
This is why Portland voted to name a bridge after that whale that killed its trainer.
The city said it was just the Chinook word for friends, but we all know why we voted for it.
The city said it was just the Chinook word for friends, but we all know why we voted for it.
August 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This is why Portland voted to name a bridge after that whale that killed its trainer.
The city said it was just the Chinook word for friends, but we all know why we voted for it.
The city said it was just the Chinook word for friends, but we all know why we voted for it.
Photography + science + conservation 📷🐳🌲🐟
February 24, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Photography + science + conservation 📷🐳🌲🐟
“And what we found was the opposite of what we expected, what was predicted,” said Dr. Andrew Trites, “the prevalence of chinook was double in the Southern Resident Killer Whale habitat.” @ubcmarinemammal #BurakSaygili www.kcaw.org/2024/11/25/n... via @ravenradio
New study of salmon abundance prompts a rethink of endangered killer whale decline - KCAW
Some new research is challenging the established scientific thinking about why an endangered population of killer whales in Puget Sound continues to be in jeopardy. The animals were at the center of a...
www.kcaw.org
November 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM
“And what we found was the opposite of what we expected, what was predicted,” said Dr. Andrew Trites, “the prevalence of chinook was double in the Southern Resident Killer Whale habitat.” @ubcmarinemammal #BurakSaygili www.kcaw.org/2024/11/25/n... via @ravenradio
Media Release: New study shows toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer #whales and Chinook #salmon. Burgeoning marine traffic to bring more toxic hydrocarbons to killer whale habitats. #EndangeredSpeciesDay www.raincoast.org/press/toxic-...
New study shows toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon | Raincoast
Burgeoning marine traffic to bring more toxic hydrocarbons to killer whale habitats.
www.raincoast.org
May 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Media Release: New study shows toxic hydrocarbon hotspots in BC coastal sediments, threatening Southern Resident killer #whales and Chinook #salmon. Burgeoning marine traffic to bring more toxic hydrocarbons to killer whale habitats. #EndangeredSpeciesDay www.raincoast.org/press/toxic-...
In the vast ocean, they've developed skill sets that make them effective & if we're honest, BRUTAL hunters.
Just like us.
So as much as I think "goth dolphin" and "panda whale" are perfect names, I have to agree with the Lhaq'temish term.
They're our relatives under the waves. Qwe ‘lhol mechen.
Just like us.
So as much as I think "goth dolphin" and "panda whale" are perfect names, I have to agree with the Lhaq'temish term.
They're our relatives under the waves. Qwe ‘lhol mechen.
‘Our relatives under the water.’ Lummi release salmon to ailing orcas
Lummi tribal members released one live chinook salmon into the Salish Sea on Wednesday as a spiritual offering to J17, an orca matriarch who has been ailing.
www.kuow.org
February 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM
In the vast ocean, they've developed skill sets that make them effective & if we're honest, BRUTAL hunters.
Just like us.
So as much as I think "goth dolphin" and "panda whale" are perfect names, I have to agree with the Lhaq'temish term.
They're our relatives under the waves. Qwe ‘lhol mechen.
Just like us.
So as much as I think "goth dolphin" and "panda whale" are perfect names, I have to agree with the Lhaq'temish term.
They're our relatives under the waves. Qwe ‘lhol mechen.
Study reveals #anglers, #conservationists share surprising common ground in #orca #whale-#chinook #salmon fight. As ocean ecosystems continue to change, conflicts will likely increase, says @laureneeckert.bsky.social, now a postdoc at #UBCOceans www.vancouverisawesome.com/environment/...
Study reveals anglers, conservationists share surprising common ground in orca-chinook fight
Amid debate over protecting chinook salmon for southern resident killer whales, a study found anglers and conservationists share key values, which could resolve the conflict.
www.vancouverisawesome.com
August 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Study reveals #anglers, #conservationists share surprising common ground in #orca #whale-#chinook #salmon fight. As ocean ecosystems continue to change, conflicts will likely increase, says @laureneeckert.bsky.social, now a postdoc at #UBCOceans www.vancouverisawesome.com/environment/...
New collaborative research out today with @raincoast.org explores the deep-roots of conflict over killer whale and Chinook management in the Salish Sea - proposing new approaches to transform intractable conflicts.
www.timescolonist.com/environment/...
www.timescolonist.com/environment/...
Study reveals anglers, conservationists share surprising common ground in orca-chinook fight
Amid debate over protecting chinook salmon for southern resident killer whales, a study found anglers and conservationists share key values, which could resolve the conflict.
www.timescolonist.com
August 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
New collaborative research out today with @raincoast.org explores the deep-roots of conflict over killer whale and Chinook management in the Salish Sea - proposing new approaches to transform intractable conflicts.
www.timescolonist.com/environment/...
www.timescolonist.com/environment/...
Having a whale of a time: “Both BC resident and transient killer #whale populations have access to different Chinook #salmon runs in different places at different times of the year,” said Dr. Andrew Trites oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
August 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Having a whale of a time: “Both BC resident and transient killer #whale populations have access to different Chinook #salmon runs in different places at different times of the year,” said Dr. Andrew Trites oceans.ubc.ca/news-and-eve...
In British Columbia, two populations of resident killer #whales feed on Chinook #salmon. While northern resident killer whales have been steadily increasing in numbers over the past few decades, southern residents have not. A whale of a time? Not really. oceans.ubc.ca/ocean-idioms/
July 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
In British Columbia, two populations of resident killer #whales feed on Chinook #salmon. While northern resident killer whales have been steadily increasing in numbers over the past few decades, southern residents have not. A whale of a time? Not really. oceans.ubc.ca/ocean-idioms/
5/8 This pipeline could be devastating for the southern resident killer whale.
With only 75 of these orcas remaining in the world, experts warn that increased tanker traffic noise and the destruction of Chinook salmon habitats could decimate their population.
With only 75 of these orcas remaining in the world, experts warn that increased tanker traffic noise and the destruction of Chinook salmon habitats could decimate their population.
August 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM
5/8 This pipeline could be devastating for the southern resident killer whale.
With only 75 of these orcas remaining in the world, experts warn that increased tanker traffic noise and the destruction of Chinook salmon habitats could decimate their population.
With only 75 of these orcas remaining in the world, experts warn that increased tanker traffic noise and the destruction of Chinook salmon habitats could decimate their population.
"The bycatch numbers come as the federal government invests millions of dollars into salmon and killer whale conservation programs—often requiring coastal communities to face closures of their recreational, commercial and Indigenous salmon fisheries."
B.C. trawlers snagged 28K salmon as bycatch for second consecutive season
Combined with the previous year's bycatch, the largely chinook salmon could have fed up to seven endangered southern resident killer whales, says conservation group
www.biv.com
September 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"The bycatch numbers come as the federal government invests millions of dollars into salmon and killer whale conservation programs—often requiring coastal communities to face closures of their recreational, commercial and Indigenous salmon fisheries."
New study of #salmon abundance prompts rethink of endangered killer #whale decline. What we found was the opposite of what we expected said Dr. Andrew Trites. The prevalence of chinook was double in the Southern resident habitat www.kcaw.org/2024/11/25/n...
New study of salmon abundance prompts a rethink of endangered killer whale decline - KCAW
Some new research is challenging the established scientific thinking about why an endangered population of killer whales in Puget Sound continues to be in jeopardy. The animals were at the center of a...
www.kcaw.org
November 26, 2024 at 5:26 PM
New study of #salmon abundance prompts rethink of endangered killer #whale decline. What we found was the opposite of what we expected said Dr. Andrew Trites. The prevalence of chinook was double in the Southern resident habitat www.kcaw.org/2024/11/25/n...
Your comments are needed in support of prioritizing salmon and steelhead recovery in the Columbia River Basin! These fish include key Chinook stocks for the Southern Residents.
Our latest BOLD action guide will help you through the process:
www.canva.com/design/DAHCN...
Comments are due by 3/2!
Our latest BOLD action guide will help you through the process:
www.canva.com/design/DAHCN...
Comments are due by 3/2!
February 26, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Your comments are needed in support of prioritizing salmon and steelhead recovery in the Columbia River Basin! These fish include key Chinook stocks for the Southern Residents.
Our latest BOLD action guide will help you through the process:
www.canva.com/design/DAHCN...
Comments are due by 3/2!
Our latest BOLD action guide will help you through the process:
www.canva.com/design/DAHCN...
Comments are due by 3/2!
At this time of rapid development, environmental safeguards need to be bolstered — not brushed aside. 🐋🌲 Species like southern mountain caribou, chinook salmon and southern resident killer whale are depending on it. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rk6rPz #SpeciesAtRisk
A. The risk when Canada weakens protection for species Q. What is extinction? - WWF.CA
The term “jeopardy test” may evoke Canada’s favourite quiz show, but it’s a critical tool for how we can prevent at-risk species from disappearing forever.
wwf.ca
September 18, 2026 at 8:15 PM
At this time of rapid development, environmental safeguards need to be bolstered — not brushed aside. 🐋🌲 Species like southern mountain caribou, chinook salmon and southern resident killer whale are depending on it. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rk6rPz #SpeciesAtRisk
Dr Andrew Trites says they came across the scene while documenting chinook #salmon populations and northern resident killer #whale eating habits. "We got photobombed by dolphins. The odds of us getting it were one in a million.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/12/o...
Orcas and dolphins team up: new study reveals multi-species salmon hunt
A new report from UBC includes video evidence of dolphins and killer whales hunting cooperatively for salmon.
vancouver.citynews.ca
January 5, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Dr Andrew Trites says they came across the scene while documenting chinook #salmon populations and northern resident killer #whale eating habits. "We got photobombed by dolphins. The odds of us getting it were one in a million.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/12/o...
The Coastal Commission supported the South Yuba River Citizens League with a Whale Tail® Grant that brought students on a Salmon Expedition to see Chinook salmon spawning.🧵
@yubariverpeople.bsky.social
#whaletailgrants #coastalcommission #chinooksalmon #nisenan #watershedawareness #californiacoast
@yubariverpeople.bsky.social
#whaletailgrants #coastalcommission #chinooksalmon #nisenan #watershedawareness #californiacoast
March 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The Coastal Commission supported the South Yuba River Citizens League with a Whale Tail® Grant that brought students on a Salmon Expedition to see Chinook salmon spawning.🧵
@yubariverpeople.bsky.social
#whaletailgrants #coastalcommission #chinooksalmon #nisenan #watershedawareness #californiacoast
@yubariverpeople.bsky.social
#whaletailgrants #coastalcommission #chinooksalmon #nisenan #watershedawareness #californiacoast
New study of #salmon abundance prompts a rethink of endangered killer #whale decline. "What we found was the opposite of what we expected, what was predicted,” said Dr. Andrew Trites. @ubcmarinemammal www.ktoo.org/2024/12/02/n... via @KTOOpubmedia
New study of salmon abundance prompts a rethink of endangered killer whale decline
No one has ever gone out and counted the chinook in the Southern Resident killer whale's habitat – until now.
www.ktoo.org
December 3, 2024 at 6:35 PM
New study of #salmon abundance prompts a rethink of endangered killer #whale decline. "What we found was the opposite of what we expected, what was predicted,” said Dr. Andrew Trites. @ubcmarinemammal www.ktoo.org/2024/12/02/n... via @KTOOpubmedia
Misunderstood/mishandled #conflicts can “harden divisions that stymie evidence-based decision-making, deepening distrust.” @laureneeckert.bsky.social studied opinions on killer whale & salmon management & stresses conflicts can become #trust-building opportunities theconversation.com/in-the-salis...
September 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Misunderstood/mishandled #conflicts can “harden divisions that stymie evidence-based decision-making, deepening distrust.” @laureneeckert.bsky.social studied opinions on killer whale & salmon management & stresses conflicts can become #trust-building opportunities theconversation.com/in-the-salis...
aquatic creatures and so on and so forth
August 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
aquatic creatures and so on and so forth