It is not true that they all look healthy. Center for Whale Research reports that some whales in this encounter are worryingly thin, including J27, K20 and K38, and L89 has disappeared.
It’s just wonderful to see the residents and it seems they’re more active this year. Fabulous to see another young one in their midst too. I know there is an entire industry associated with these wonderful creatures but IMHO only permitted research vessels should be pursuing the residents for photos and encounters. The residents are that important and endangered. The tour boats should be limited to transient whales only and stay away from the resident pods.
Yours is a hypocritical statement. People like you are part of the reason there is an "industry" associated with killer whales. The tour boats are staying away from the Southern Residents, but the research vessels have government permits to do science, not provide you with entertaining photos and encounters. And indeed very little of their time is devoted to producing infotainment. It is a shame you do not think the Southern Residents are important enough to become acquainted with the actual reality they are living.
Dear STI, are you promoting conservation, or complacency? Unhappy J35 with her tenacious, 17-day 'tour of grief' did more to promote the Southern Residents than any other person. So much for cheerfulness. Actually, I was underplaying the situation, and you seem to be on an emotional rollercoaster. My information was correct, and derived from multiple communications from Center for Whale Research, not just the July 11 write-up. As a "huge proponent of the residents," you should read the Wild Orca website, featuring Dr Giles. Particularly relevant to this discussion is the July 1 post (in the menu under "Learn") titled "High number of vulnerable killer whales is simply unprecedented," as well as the linked pdf file titled "Which Southern Residents are on the 2022 watch list." Admittedly, I know enough about each individual Southern Resident to know there are some typos in the whale IDs in the latter document, but it is based on scientific facts, not wishful thinking, or shifting baselines. Happy reading!
Oh right, the "dams must go" kooks who ruin the good work they do by maintaining such a radical and divisive stance. Their efforts would be better spent if 100% is focused on commercial fishing management. Research of poop is fine and dandy but we already know what the problem is and the fastest way to solve it. Spend more of that money lobbying fisheries management instead of pushing for dam removal and their other more obscure concerns. Once food is restored then go after the rest. Until that time they're wastefully spreading out what few resources they have when all should be pointed towards one thing, food.
Center for Whale Research has since noted a 2nd disappearance and likely death of a Southern Resident this year. K44 was the new calf's 1st cousin, in the K13 matriline. Thus this year's 2 births offset 2 deaths.
I’m a huge proponent of the residents but don’t be an alarmist. Re-read the July 11 report. It does not say what you claim. There has been some concern with especially one whale but wankers exaggerating the news doesn’t help conservation efforts.
@@DanielC__ I have read on their site that there is plenty to be concerned about and from Ken Balcomb himself. We should all be alarmed at their food supply, is it Chinook Salmon(?) decline. The Center bought a ranch to preserve a river for the salmon and took down the dam.
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As always great work, great footage. They look healthy from this perspective. Thank you
It is not true that they all look healthy. Center for Whale Research reports that some whales in this encounter are worryingly thin, including J27, K20 and K38, and L89 has disappeared.
I am in awe with these beautiful intelligent orcas . They all should be free like these orcas . Truly healthiest and happy they are also .
Wonderful video!
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J pod? K pod or L pod
It’s just wonderful to see the residents and it seems they’re more active this year. Fabulous to see another young one in their midst too. I know there is an entire industry associated with these wonderful creatures but IMHO only permitted research vessels should be pursuing the residents for photos and encounters. The residents are that important and endangered. The tour boats should be limited to transient whales only and stay away from the resident pods.
Yours is a hypocritical statement. People like you are part of the reason there is an "industry" associated with killer whales. The tour boats are staying away from the Southern Residents, but the research vessels have government permits to do science, not provide you with entertaining photos and encounters. And indeed very little of their time is devoted to producing infotainment. It is a shame you do not think the Southern Residents are important enough to become acquainted with the actual reality they are living.
OBSESSED WITH ORCAS!! ❤
Dear STI, are you promoting conservation, or complacency? Unhappy J35 with her tenacious, 17-day 'tour of grief' did more to promote the Southern Residents than any other person. So much for cheerfulness.
Actually, I was underplaying the situation, and you seem to be on an emotional rollercoaster. My information was correct, and derived from multiple communications from Center for Whale Research, not just the July 11 write-up.
As a "huge proponent of the residents," you should read the Wild Orca website, featuring Dr Giles. Particularly relevant to this discussion is the July 1 post (in the menu under "Learn") titled "High number of vulnerable killer whales is simply unprecedented," as well as the linked pdf file titled "Which Southern Residents are on the 2022 watch list." Admittedly, I know enough about each individual Southern Resident to know there are some typos in the whale IDs in the latter document, but it is based on scientific facts, not wishful thinking, or shifting baselines. Happy reading!
Oh right, the "dams must go" kooks who ruin the good work they do by maintaining such a radical and divisive stance. Their efforts would be better spent if 100% is focused on commercial fishing management. Research of poop is fine and dandy but we already know what the problem is and the fastest way to solve it. Spend more of that money lobbying fisheries management instead of pushing for dam removal and their other more obscure concerns. Once food is restored then go after the rest. Until that time they're wastefully spreading out what few resources they have when all should be pointed towards one thing, food.
Center for Whale Research has since noted a 2nd disappearance and likely death of a Southern Resident this year. K44 was the new calf's 1st cousin, in the K13 matriline. Thus this year's 2 births offset 2 deaths.
Center for Whale Research reports that some whales in this encounter are worryingly thin, including J27, K20 and K38, and L89 has disappeared.
I’m a huge proponent of the residents but don’t be an alarmist. Re-read the July 11 report. It does not say what you claim. There has been some concern with especially one whale but wankers exaggerating the news doesn’t help conservation efforts.
@@DanielC__ see my newer comment
@@DanielC__ I have read on their site that there is plenty to be concerned about and from Ken Balcomb himself. We should all be alarmed at their food supply, is it Chinook Salmon(?) decline. The Center bought a ranch to preserve a river for the salmon and took down the dam.