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  1. Do killer whales migrate?

    Their once-predictable migration has morphed into a seemingly desperate movement pattern in which Southern Resident killer whales travel wherever they can find food. Bigg's killer whales ("Transients") on the other hand, can now be found in the Salish Sea during all months of the year.

  2. Orcas

    Transient orcas hunt marine mammals such as porpoises, seals and other whales. Compared to resident orcas, their family groups are smaller, their range is wider and their travel patterns are less predictable. Or at least, known. Offshore orcas are also fish eaters, and live in the open ocean. The culture and behavior of these pods is not as ...

  3. Scientists say they've cracked the mystery of why whales migrate—and it

    Scientists have long wondered why whales—baleens, such as humpbacks and blues, and toothed whales, such as sperm and killer whales—travel up to 18,840 kilometers every year between their feeding grounds in polar waters and warmer, tropical seas. Previously, researchers thought that after feeding in the Arctic or Antarctic, whales traveled ...

  4. Center for Whale Research

    Male killer whales have an elongated white pattern around their genital slit stretching towards the tail, while the females white pattern is more rounded with visible mammary slits (see photograph below). ... How far do the Southern Resident pods travel? Southern Resident Killer Whales travel an average of 75 miles (120 kilometers) a day. They ...

  5. Killer whales migrate, study finds, but why?

    Some killer whales, a study published Wednesday shows for the first time, wander nearly 10,000 kilometres (6,200 miles) from Antarctica's Southern Ocean into tropical waters -- but not to feed or ...

  6. Antarctic killer whales make rapid, round-trip movements to subtropical

    Killer whales (Orcinus orca) are important predators in high latitudes, where their ecological impact is mediated through their movements.We used satellite telemetry to provide the first evidence of migration for killer whales, characterized by fast (more than 12 km h −1, 6.5 knots) and direct movements away from Antarctic waters by six of 12 type B killer whales tagged when foraging near ...

  7. Whale Species That Migrate and the Distance Traveled

    Gray whales are thought to have the longest migrations of any marine mammal, traveling 10,000-12,000 miles round trip between their breeding grounds off Baja California to their feeding grounds in the Bering and Chukchi Seas off Alaska and Russia. A gray whale reported in 2015 broke all marine mammal migration records - she traveled from Russia ...

  8. PDF North Atlantic Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) Migrating between Iceland

    Identification techniques applied for this short ID catalogue were developed by Michael A. Bigg (1982) for killer whales of the Pacific Northwest, using the shape and scarring of the dorsal fin, as well as shape, pigmentation, and scarring patterns of the saddle patch (brighter skin area below and behind the dorsal fin).

  9. The Migration Patterns of Orcas

    The migration patterns of orcas, also known as killer whales, have long fascinated researchers and naturalists alike. These magnificent marine mammals are known for their distinctive black and white markings and are found in oceans around the world. Orcas are highly adaptable and are known to undertake extensive migrations, often covering vast ...

  10. Orca

    Orca. The common names for orca include 'killer whale' or 'blackfish' and, more recently, 'wolves of the sea'. Males typically range from 6 to 8 metres in length and weigh in excess of 6 tonnes. Females are smaller, generally ranging from 5 to 7 metres in length and weighing about 3 to 4 tonnes. The male dorsal fin can reach a ...

  11. Revealed: First ever global map of whale migration exposes growing

    The world's first ever global map of whale migration patterns has been published, shining a light on the "growing threats" to these endangered creatures of the deep, its authors say.

  12. Orca Whale Patterns

    Orca Whales Quilt Pattern Swimming Ocean Digital .PDF Download~ Dive Deep Orca Whales Quilt Pattern Pieced Fusible Applique 15.5" x 30.5". (1.5k) $8.95. Digital Download.

  13. Meet the Transient Orcas

    T002B is a descendent of the notable T2 matriline of killer whales that were greatly affected by the kill whale capture era of the 1960s and 70s. T002B's mother, T002 (also known as Florencia or Pointednose Cow), was captured in Pedder Bay in 1970 with T001, T003, T004 and T005. T001 and T002 escaped the net pen they were in 7 months after ...

  14. Killer Whale Facts That Prove They're the Baddies of the Sea

    Killer Whales Travel Long Distances. Killer whales travel about 40 miles a day. When they migrate, it's about a 7,000-mile round trip. Orcas Are Pregnant for Around 17 Months.

  15. Movement and diving of killer whales ( Orcinus orca ) at a Southern

    This movement pattern suggests that killer whales spend a large proportion of their time hunting seals and penguins near these land-based prey's breeding and moulting sites, and agrees with the findings of previous shore-based observational studies at Marion Island (Condy et al., 1978, Keith et al., 2001, Pistorius et al., 2002, Pistorius et al ...

  16. Why Do Whales Migrate? They Return To The Tropics To Shed Their Skin

    Killer whales in Antarctica, as shown here, often display a yellow coloration due to diatom accumulation on their skin, evidence that they are not sloughing skin in frigid waters. Image collected by John Durban (NOAA) and Holly Fearnbach (SR3) using a remotely controlled hexacopter drone at 100ft altitude, authorized by NMFS research permit ...

  17. Habitats & Migration

    Gray Whale (Grey Whale) Gray whales tend to swim relatively close to the shore regardless if travelling in open ocean or inland waters. Gray whales migrate south during autumn and spend the winter months in the warm waters off of Baja California and Mexico. Gray whales can travel close to 200 km per day during the southward migration.

  18. Ocean Orca Whale C2C Crochet Pattern & Free Graph

    Ocean Orca Whale - Pattern Details Sizes. The size of the c2c graph is 100 squares high by 80 squares wide. The finished size of your project depends on your technique, stitch of choice, hook size, yarn weight, and your work tension. The yarn quantities used for each color depend on your technique and stitch of choice, hook size, yarn weight, and your work tension.

  19. Little Orca Whale Amigurumi pattern by CrochetCartel Co

    This pattern is available for $4.00 USD. buy it now or visit pattern website. ♡ Get ready to create your own adorable crochet orca with this comprehensive crochet pattern! Perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters, this pattern provides detailed step-by-step instructions and photos to guide you through the process.

  20. Ravelry: Killer Whale / Orca pattern by Kath Dalmeny

    The pattern is from the book Kath Dalmeny's World of Knitted Toys, and the full list of over 50 projects is shown below. The pattern for this killer whale or orca requires about 25g of DK in black and scraps of DK in white and grey. The pattern also suggests using black glass beads eyes, but yarn stitches would also be appropriate.

  21. Ravelry: Orca Amigurumi pattern by Joyce Overheul

    This pattern is available from etsy.com for $4.99 . Luckily, killer whales aren't as mean as their name suggest :) Make your very own orca whale friend with this clear and easy to follow crochet pattern. Needed materials to make this item: yarn colours: black and white. Needed skills to make this item:

  22. Pod of orcas travels 170 miles in just over one day, surprising ...

    Typically, killer whales in the area travel at half that speed when making a similar journey, wildlife officials said. The recent voyage — documented with the help of volunteer whale watchers ...

  23. Why do pilot whales strand themselves?

    Spooked. It's not just predators that pilot whales could be fleeing. They could also swim in the wrong direction or even strand themselves after being frightened by a loud sound or strange movement. A pod of long-finned pilot whales exhibited 'huddling' behaviour before stranding on Cheynes Beach, WA, in July 2023.

  24. Speed limits, fishery rules aim to protect southern killer whales

    The federal government has announced salmon fishery closures and mandatory speed limits in areas where southern resident killer whales forage and travel in the ongoing effort to protect the ...

  25. Orca

    The orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale that is the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. It is the only extant species in the genus Orcinus.Orcas are recognizable by their black-and-white patterned body. A cosmopolitan species, they are found in diverse marine environments, from Arctic to Antarctic regions to tropical seas. ...

  26. Why are orcas ramming boats? They might just be bored teenagers

    Lott is also confident this teenage trend will fizzle out—and may have already started to, with fewer incidents in 2024. In the 1980s, orcas in Puget Sound, Washington, started carrying dead ...

  27. Great white shark eats dolphin before getting mauled to death by a

    The attack marked the first time killer whale predation on a white shark in the Eastern Cape had been confirmed. However, it was the 14th confirmed case of white shark predation by killer whales ...

  28. Atlas Ocean Voyages Announces New Partnership With the Global Penguin

    Extends Alliance with ORCA for Summer 2024 Arctic Season. ... track migration patterns, ... call a travel advisor or 1.844.44.ATLAS or visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com.

  29. Humpback whale population data offers grim prognosis for ocean health

    The study, published in the Royal Society of Open Science, showed the population of North Pacific humpbacks declined by 7,000 — about 20% — between 2012 and 2021. Scientists say the catalyst is the increased frequency and intensity of marine heat waves. "Humpback whales are a strong indicator of ocean health," said Ted Cheeseman, the ...

  30. Killer Whale

    The killer whale, also known as orca, is the ocean's top predator. It is the largest member of the Delphinidae family, or dolphins. Members of this family include all dolphin species, as well as other larger species, such as long-finned pilot whales and short-finned pilot whales, whose common names also contain "whale" instead of "dolphin.". Found in every ocean in the world, they are the ...