73 endangered southern resident killer whales remain, linked to Chinook salmon availability.

A census by the Centre for Whale Research revealed that the endangered southern resident killer whale population off British Columbia and Washington has decreased to 73, following the loss of three whales: two adult males and one male calf. The survey highlighted that the whales' survival is closely linked to the availability of Chinook salmon, emphasizing that their recovery is unlikely without increased prey availability. The findings were submitted to the U.S. NOAA.

October 02, 2024
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