Research institutes in the Pacific Northwest are utilizing census data on southern resident orcas, which are listed under Canadian law.
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Updated oct 8
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Research institutes in the Pacific Northwest are utilizing census data on southern resident orcas, which are listed under Canadian law.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A researcher observed an orca near Sombrio Point on Vancouver Island.Sub-event
- Research indicates that southern resident orca pods have specialized on Chinook salmon as a primary food source.Sub-event
Southern Resident killer whales are listed under Canadian law, prompting research activities in the region.1 source
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The entities involved
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Orca Behavior Institute
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Center for Whale Research
nonprofit organization in Gig Harbor, United States
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