Killer Whale - NOAA Fisheries
2024年4月26日 · The killer whale is the largest member of the dolphin family. The population of Southern Resident killer whales in the Pacific Northwest is one of the most critically endangered marine mammals. Learn about our work to protect and conserve killer whales.
Southern Resident Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) | NOAA Fisheries
Learn more about the Southern Resident killer whale’s status, management, recovery efforts, and outreach and education partnerships. In 2005, the Southern Resident killer whale was listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
New killer whale species: Bigg's and resident killer whales | NOAA ...
2024年3月27日 · Now a team of scientists from NOAA Fisheries and universities have assembled genetic, physical, and behavioral evidence. The data distinguish two of the killer whale ecotypes of the North Pacific Coast—residents and Bigg’s—as separate species.
False Killer Whale - NOAA Fisheries
False killer whales are social animals found globally in all tropical and subtropical oceans and generally in deep offshore waters. Learn more about the false killer whale.
Why Do Whales Migrate? They Return To The Tropics To Shed …
2020年2月21日 · Over eight years, scientists deployed 62 satellite tags on killer whales. They found that all four types that feed in frigid Antarctic waters migrated as far as 11,000 kilometers (almost 7,000 miles) round trip. Most migrations were fast, …
Whales and Climate Change: Big Risks to the Ocean's Biggest …
Warmer ocean temperatures can also elevate the concentration levels of environmental pollutants, leading to higher contaminant concentrations in Southern Resident killer whales. Elevated levels of pollutants can induce immune suppression and affect a female's ability to successfully reproduce.
Whales - NOAA Fisheries
Learn more about the whale species that NOAA Fisheries works to protect and conserve. Whales are among the largest and oldest animals on Earth and belong to a group of marine mammals called cetaceans.
Killer Whale Poster and Beaked Whale Poster | NOAA Fisheries
The remarkable diversity of killer whale ecotypes (Orcinus orca) and beaked whales in the Family Ziphiidae is challenging to document, yet central to our understanding of their ecology, evolution, and conservation.
Southern Resident Killer Whales: Questions and Answers on Final …
2023年8月18日 · The killer whale, or orca, is found in all oceans. The Southern Resident killer whale DPS is composed of J, K, and L pods and consists of approximately 73 individuals. These whales are the "resident" type, spending specific periods …
Species in the Spotlight: Priority Actions 2021-2025, Southern …
2021年4月21日 · The Species in the Spotlight initiative is a concerted agency-wide effort to spotlight and save marine species most at-risk of extinction in the near future. This plan focuses on priority actions needed in 2021-2025 for the Southern Resident killer whale.