Southern Resident Connections—2022 Posts Archive
Southern Resident killer whales are icons of a vibrant but struggling marine ecosystem. Join us in exploring the ecological connections that tie this system together, and the ways we are protecting and working to recover the whales we care so much about.
New Voluntary Slowdown for Commercial Ships Aims to Quiet the Sound for Endangered Killer Whales
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A a new program called Quiet Sound aims to better understand and reduce the effects of large commercial vessels on the whales in Washington state.
Learn more about the efforts tp reduce human-caused underwater noise
Intern Spotlight: Students Analyze Connection Between Skagit River Dams, Chinook Salmon, and Southern Resident Orcas
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Alexa Haucke and Jenna Callan interned with the Protected Resources Division of NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Region under the Hollings Preparation Program.
Learn more about Alexa Haucke and Jenna Callan
Springer (A73) is Back! Now a Mother of Two Calves
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On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Springer’s successful rescue, the Northern Resident killer whale was spotted in British Columbia waters with her two calves.
Learn more about Springer and her calves
Status Review Finds Endangered Killer Whales Still Face High Risk of Extinction
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Learn more about the conclusions from the 5-year review
Lost Whale L47 Reflects the Plight of Endangered Southern Resident Whales
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Learn more about L47 and her disappearance