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Inbreeding: A Conservation Challenge for Iconic Killer Whales
New genome sequencing reveals the reason behind Southern Resident killer whales' failure to thrive.
Killer Whale Genetics Raise Inbreeding Questions
A new genetic analysis of Southern Resident killer whales found that two male whales fathered more than half of the calves born since 1990 that scientists have samples from, a sign of inbreeding in the small killer whale population that frequents Washingt
Killer Whales' Fate Linked to Salmon
NWFSC scientists Eric Ward and Elizabeth Holmes, along with Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research, have found a correlation between the abundance of Chinook salmon and the fecundity (reproductive success) of killer whales.
False Killer Whale Stock Boundary Maps
Range maps for populations (stocks) of false killer whales in Hawaiian waters.
False Killer Whale Webinar
Did you know some false killer whales in Hawai‘i are endangered? Learn about NOAA's efforts to help protect and recover them on December 2, 2021, at 2 p.m.–3 p.m. HST.
Prey Increase Program for Southern Resident Killer Whales
Evaluation of West Coast prey increase program for Southern Resident Killer Whales
Inbreeding and Inbreeding Depression in Southern Resident Killer Whales
Information on inbreeding in Southern Resident killer whales and how it affects the population.
Southern Resident Killer Whale Research in the Pacific Northwest
Research to support the conservation and recovery of endangered Southern Resident killer whales in the Pacific Northwest.
Critical Habitat for the Southern Resident Killer Whale
NOAA Fisheries proposed revised critical habitat designation for the Southern Resident killer whale under the ESA.
Southern Resident Killer Whale Noise and Disturbance Research
Assessing the impacts of noise and vessel disturbance on endangered Southern Resident killer whales.
False Killer Whale Take Reduction Team Meeting
The Pacific Islands False Killer Whale Take Reduction Team is hosting a meeting to evaluate the False Killer Whale Take Reduction Plan implementation and consider recommendations for the Plan. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via te
Give Pregnant Killer Whales Space to Forage
Washington regulations require boaters to stay 300 yards from Southern Resident killer whales, 400 yards in front and behind.
HICEAS Hilite: False Killer Whales - They’re Just Going Through a Phase
Searching for false killer whales in the Hawaiian Islands.
Southern Resident Killer Whale Health Assessments
Assessing the role of contaminants, disease, body condition, and other factors potentially impacting fecundity and survivorship in endangered Southern Resident killer whales.
Recovery Plan for Southern Resident Killer Whales (Orcinus orca)
This plan identifies a range of actions that will contribute to recovery of Southern Resident killer whales. Many of these actions will have a direct effect on killer whale habitat, but they will also help restore and improve a range of habitats, species