Orcas spotted near downtown Vancouver signal improved health of the Salish Sea.

A family of orcas, including a 26-year-old mother named T35A and her three offspring, made a rare appearance near downtown Vancouver, likely hunting for harbor seals. The whales, seen from a passenger ferry, are part of a transient pod that moved quietly to avoid alerting their prey. Marine researcher Andrew Trites attributes the orcas' presence to seals changing their habits, forcing the whales to hunt in areas like False Creek. The sighting indicates the improved health of the Salish Sea, which has seen an increase in marine biodiversity.

November 25, 2024
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