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Newborn Orca Spotted Off Seattle Coast. Will the Baby Survive Its 1st Year?
By Mindy Weisberger published
A beleaguered orca population finally has something to celebrate.
Scarlet, the Struggling Orca, Now Presumed Dead
By Kimberly Hickok published
Despite rescuers' best efforts, Scarlet, a young ailing orca, is now presumed dead.
Starving Orca Feared Dead. But NOAA Isn't Giving Up Just Yet.
By Kimberly Hickok published
Capturing Scarlet could be the only way to save her — if she's still alive.
Watch: Dolphin Superpod Chases Billions of Baitfish in Monterey Bay
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Though the site was spectacular for onlookers nearshore, to the dolphins, it was probably just another Monday.
These Dolphins Taught Each Other to Moonwalk — But It Was Just a Fad
By Laura Geggel published
In Photos: Response Teams Try To Save Starving Killer Whale
By Kimberly Hickok published
Teams in Washington and Canada are working together to save Scarlet, a starving 3-year-old killer whale.
Scientists Are Trying Desperately to Save a Starving Orca. Will Their Efforts Pay Off?
By Kimberly Hickok published
Will this starving young killer whale respond to researchers' attempts to save her?
Orca Mother, Who Pushed Her Dead Calf for 1,000 Miles and 17 Days, Moves On
By Laura Geggel published
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