J61’s birth was of symbolic importance to the region. Her mother was Tahlequah, who 2018 carried her dead calf 1,000 miles over 17 days.

Expanded rules will require boaters to stay at least 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident orcas starting January 1.

The nature photographer had gone out looking for J61 to confirm she was still alive. “I yelled out to others on the beach, ...

Tahlequah’s commitment to bringing new life into the world is unwavering; so too must be our commitment to restoring her ...

An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.

A kayaking expedition through Norway’s Lofoten islands offers white-sand beaches, royal encounters — and the chance to ...

The killer whale calf was spotted in the Puget Sound area off Washington state several days ago. On Tuesday, the center ...

The family is well-known among California whale-watching enthusiasts, with a reputation for playfully interacting with boats.

Terry Carne, from Newquay, in Cornwall, has been a volunteer surveyor for charity ORCA since 2018. He said he had seen a ...

A pod of 60 to 80 killer whales rarely seen by researchers, was spotted Thursday by Whale Watchers out in Monterey Bay. They're called "offshore" orcas, and scientists say they haven't been seen off ...

Captain Giancarlo Thomae of Sanctuary Cruises in Moss Landing sent in video of a very rare killer whale encounter.