“The first treaty to protect marine diversity in international waters will come into force early next year after Morocco became the 60th nation to ratify the agreement on Friday.” Read the full CBC story.
“In the early hours of Sept. 18, before the calf was sighted, a hydrophone in Puget Sound picked up unusual calls from J pod.” Read the full heartwarming story at Victoria News.
“This persistent noise pollution inhibits the orcas’ ability to detect prey, compounding the existing challenge of fluctuating salmon populations.” Read the full IndigiNews article.
A devastating moment—not just for J36, but for the population as a whole. Pregnancies in this population fail at alarmingly high rates, tied closely to low prey abundance (especially Chinook salmon), pollution, and other stressors. Read the full CBC article.
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