Orcas, or killer whales, are deadly and beautiful apex predators.

Where there are Chinook salmon, the orcas will likely follow — including the mouth of the Columbia River. Despite what can feel like a desperate and futile effort to save the region’s venerated ...

OPALCO's proposed tidal energy project in the Salish Sea faces opposition due to concerns about its impact on endangered killer whales. The cooperative argues the turbine is necessary to prevent ...

One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...

Unlike many other whale species, orcas are known for their distinct vocalizations and hunting strategies, which they often develop and share within their pods. For instance, in the Pacific Northwest, ...

Canada and the U.S. are playing by different rules when it comes to protecting threatened whales, experts warn.