When autumn fog rolls across the horseshoe-shaped waters of Orcas Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands, locals know the ...

On Tuesday, CWR released new research showing many challenges still lie ahead, but there may be a shimmer of hope, as 74 ...

The orcas lurking beneath the surface of Washington state's Puget Sound are some of nature's most magnificent, imposing and endangered species. Stefanie Stockwell and Mindy Roberts, both longtime ...

SEATTLE — Wild orcas on more than 30 occasions in four oceans have attempted to share their prey with people, potentially to develop relationships with humans, researchers have found. In each of the ...

When researcher Jared Towers set up his cameras underwater to observe a pair of killer whales, he saw something strange. She closed her mouth, paused, apparently watching for Towers’ reaction and hung ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Orcas (Orcinus orca) don’t appear to be big fans of yachts, but ...

Despite their reputation as 'killer' whales, orcas are known to lend a helping fin by sharing their food with humans. A recent study recorded and analyzed 34 instances of prey-sharing by orcas ...

Though rare in the area, certain pods of orcas are known to target boats, sometimes even sinking them Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers ...

Two French sailors were rescued off the coast of northern Spain after their boat was rammed by orcas. They were taken safely to shore by the Spanish coastguard after the killer whales attacked their ...