The scientists had previously documented orcas (Orcinus orca) in the region chasing both dusky dolphins and long-beaked ...

Southern resident killer whales of the Pacific are declining, with both adult and offspring numbers dropping dramatically.

When we think of orcas, who also go by “killer whales” (Orcinus orca), we imagine them hunting seals, penguins or maybe even ...

An orca, also known as a killer whale (Orcinus orca), is a large marine mammal from the dolphin family recognizable by its black-and-white coloring. Orcas can grow up to 32 feet (9.8 meters ...

Several killer whale calves were spotted “playing” with prey along Monterey Bay last weekend, enthralling wildlife photographers lucky enough to capture the sight and share it on social media.

A solitary killer whale, or orca, has been filmed hunting and killing a great white shark in an "astonishing" attack. Scientists said it was "unprecedented" and showed the exceptional predatory ...

A stunning video shows an anxious baby killer whale approaching humans in a boat to rescue its mother who is stuck in a fishing net. After the rescue service experts calm down the baby whale ...

Just a month ago, whale researchers celebrated the birth of a new Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW), calf L128. Now, they believe she is dying. L128 was spotted off the coast of Vancouver ...

The Southern Resident killer whale population is declining and without more Chinook salmon, it could drop further. Co-founder and Board President of Orca Network Howard Garrett joined KIRO ...

Lennart Verheuvel (the Netherlands) records a beached orca’s final moments. Lying on its side in the surf, this orca had only a short time left to live. Initially rescuers were able to refloat and ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, Jim and Birte ...