Southern resident orcas, native to the Pacific Northwest with a habitat ranging from southeastern Alaska to central California, have been officially classified as endangered in Oregon, with recent estimates indicating their numbers have dwindled to 74, according to Oceana officials. This comes amid broader concerns for marine life, highlighted by events and observations around World Whale Day. Notably, orcas have been observed being taught to hunt seabirds off the coast of Orkney, showcasing the complex behaviors of these marine mammals. Additionally, efforts to understand and mitigate threats to marine life include the collection of skin samples from humpback whales and leopard seals in Antarctica to detect mercury presence. The significance of World Whale Day, initiated in Hawaii in the 1980s to raise awareness about threats to humpback whales and other marine life due to human activity, is underscored by these developments.
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VIDEO: Marine biologists collect skin samples from humpback whales and leopard seals in Antarctica to detect the presence of mercury in their bodies. https://t.co/r0TtmwzzND
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Southern resident orcas are officially considered endangered in Oregon. Recent estimated have orca numbers down to 74, according to Oceana officials. https://t.co/9oYyZuyO9u
Southern resident orcas are large and at the top of the food chain. The orcas are native to the Pacific Northwest with their habitat ranging from southeastern Alaska to central California. https://t.co/C9tn6FnFQC
Southern resident orcas officially considered endangered in Oregon https://t.co/5CYm0S0W7z
Orca have been captured on film being taught by their pod to hunt seabirds off the coast of Orkney 🐋 Read more ➡️ https://t.co/FFsy8pbFxg via @BBCScotlandNews https://t.co/uCOg1o7ykk