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Written by: Bella Birch-Hurst, Onboard Naturalist Victoria is world-renowned for offering some of the best whale-watching experiences. Based at the south end of Vancouver Island, it is in a prime spot for both migrating and residential species. The mild and dry climate is ideal not only for the plethora of biodiversity it holds but also…

Orcas, also known as killer whales, have a notorious reputation as apex predators in the ocean. Understanding their behavior gives us a deeper appreciation for these intelligent and formidable marine predators. Their interactions with great white sharks, another top predator in the marine ecosystem, reveal fascinating insights into the complexity of oceanic food webs and…

Written by: Rachael Merrett, Orca Spirit Adventures Marine Naturalist At Orca Spirit Adventures, marine wildlife conservation and protection are at the heart of everything we do. We feel the most effective ways to protect local wildlife are through the education of our guests and supporting scientific research and monitoring. With such a diverse array of…

There is always more to learn about the beautiful black and white creatures of the sea. Here are 10 interesting facts about orcas that will give you a deeper understanding about these fascinating marine mammals. 1. ORCAS ARE THE LARGEST SPECIES OF DOLPHIN Orcas, often referred to as “killer whales” (Orcinus orca) are a toothed…

In the Pacific Northwest, the Southern Resident Killer Whale population has been facing a crisis that threatens their survival. The crisis is an ever-dwindling supply of Chinook Salmon, their preferred prey, within their range along the western coast of Canada and the United States. Chinook Salmon make up approximately 80% of the Southern Resident Killer…

Many Killer Whales have become famous over their lifetime. Some for heroic acts, others for entertainment, some for sad stories of their capture and life in captivity. In this post, we look at 7 Famous Killer Whales that have stolen our hearts over the years. Tahlequah Tahlequah, officially named J35, was born in 1998 and…

West Coast Bigg’s (Transient) Killer Whales are a unique ecotype of orca who reside off the Pacific Coast of North America, ranging from Alaska to Northern California. Bigg’s Killer Whales are known as the mammal-hunters because their diet consists of seals, sea lions, porpoises, dolphins, and larger whale species like humpbacks, minkes, and grey whales….

Written by Rachael Merrett- Orca Spirit Marine Naturalist The whale world has been abuzz about the orca pregnancies detected within all three pods of the Southern Resident Killer Whale population since SR3 (Sealife Response + Rehab + Research) announced their discovery in July of 2020. They revealed that there are pregnancies in all three pods, confirming…