New study investigates prey sharing in two closely related killer whale populations
Drones reveal hidden differences in how fish-eating killer whales cooperate.
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Guided by mom: The matriarchal world of killer whales
Like us, motherhood is a lifetime commitment for these mammals.
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Clues to help you tell Southern Resident and Bigg’s (transient) killer whales apart
Raincoast CSI: Cetacean Species Identification.
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New research aims to bring underwater noise’s true impact on killer whales into focus
Extended periods of time at sea are necessary to collect the data that will bring us closer to understanding – and protecting – killer whales.
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Decoding killer whale communication is key to defending their home
An increasingly noisy ocean is threatening the survival of this iconic BC species – field biologists and computer scientists are joining forces to defend their voice.
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The high price of motherhood in Northern Resident killer whales
New study finds that the demands of maternal care can have lifelong impacts in this threatened population.
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What J-pod teaches us about noise
Research on call type modification shows how underwater noise shapes orca communication in the Salish Sea.
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What does whacking a metal pole tied to the side of our research vessel have to do with killer whale conservation
Behind-the-scenes of killer whale field research.
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Listening to whales: A new lens on killer whale communication
Combining hydrophones, drones, and AI to study killer whale communication dynamics.
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Building a culture of marine-mammal safe boating on the coast
This free course can help keep you and wildlife safe while on the water.
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Decoding killer whale communication from above and below
A Q&A with Raincoast Conservation Foundation’s Cetacean Senior Scientists
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From killer whales to humpbacks
One of our most striking findings in 2024 was a negative relationship between the health of females and the number of offspring they had.
