New Necropsy Study Shows What's Killing Orcas; Conservation Group Plans Salmon Ranch for Orcas
Pathology reports on more than 50 killer whales stranded over nearly a decade in the northeast Pacific and Hawaii show that orcas face a variety of mortal threats—many stemming from human interactions. Not all of them are related to a lack of salmon as prey.
A study analyzing the reports was published recently in the journal PLOS ONE. The study findings indicate that understanding and being aware of each threat is critical for managing and conserving killer whale populations. It also presents a baseline ...
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