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ive only been an environmental advocate for 3 years but i’ve loved wildlife for as long as i can remember. im going to be posting a lot more wildlife/nature photos to hopefully show everyone why we need to protect it. :) i’ll still be posting other photos ofc but i want to commit more to combining art and advocacy. nature really has my heart & i hope one day everyone will feel the same 🥰 (orig photo by hakan karlsson) - @apcnstudio on Instagram

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We spent over an hour with this beautiful juvenile and their mate. Based on their extremely slow movements and relaxed nature we wondered if they had only just completed their annual migration from the Southern Oceans to Tonga. - @andreanicolaou on Instagram

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐞™️ Where to see the best Whale Watch in Fremantle was just off the coastline yesterday as we had a very exciting competition pod encircle our vessel as they moved south through Stragglers Reef with one whale performing the perfect handstand in less than 8 meters of water😲 Check out The Daily Whale™➡️Link In Bio⬅️ #WhaleWatchWesternAustralia #JoinThePod #LearnTheLanguageOfTheWhales #WhaleWatchWA #WesternAustralia #Australia #ThisisWA #SeeAustralia #Perth #Fremantle #VisitAustralia #Nature #WhaleWatch #WhaleWatchingWesternAustralia #Augusta #AustraliasSouthWest #BremerBay #CetaceanExploration #WonderOutYonder #AdventureAwaits #AnotherDayInWA - @whalewatchwesternaustralia on Instagram

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As Orcas fazem parte da família dos golfinhos e são superpredadoras. Geralmente se alimentam de presas como peixes, moluscos, aves, tartarugas, focas, tubarões e entre outros animais.🐳 . Muitos animais marinhos criam seus filhotes até que possam virar pais ou mães e se separam, mas não é o caso das Orcas. Elas vivem em rebanhos pelo resto da vida.🐳🐳💕 . As mães Orcas tem apenas um filhote há cada 5 anos, e a taxa de mortalidade do primeiro ano do filhote é muito alta, por isso, as mães cuidam dos seus bebês 24 horas por dia.😮 . Durante o primeiro mês de vida do filhote, eles não dormem, então a mãe também não consegue dormir. E eles se separam apenas por algumas horas para a mãe do filhote se alimentar ou acasalar.🥰 . Você pode conhecer as Orcas visitando a Península Valdés na Patagônia.🐳 Já pensou em fazer uma viagem como essa? Comenta aqui se sim!😉👇 . Foto: @peninsulavaldes #peninsulavaldes #puertomadryn #orcas #patagoniatrips #patagonia #turismopatagonia - @rz_turismo on Instagram

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Quand 2 dauphins patrouillent en baie du Mont Saint-Michel devant le phare du Herpin. Qui vient jouer avec eux ? #cancale #baiedumontsaintmichel #dauphin #dolphin - @saintthomastv on Instagram

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Face to face with a bull orca in Norway!!! Wow! Could you imagine? This is my dream. One day, I will travel to Norway for such an experience. Thank you @beyer_photo for this amazing photograph from your experience with these magnificent creatures 💙💙💙💙 I’m obsessed with this photograph. #blackfish #seaworld #oneocean #orcaocean #captivitykills #dontbuyaticket #thecove #orcas #killerwhales #beauty #loroparque #marineland #marinelandantibes #tilikum #freewilly #keiko #captivitysucks #ab2140 #seaworldcares #seaworlddoesntcare #seaworldlies #shamu #wildlife #wildanimals #beneaththesurface #deathatseaworld #centerforwhaleresearch #wildorcas #killerinthepool #orcaencounter - @orcabeauty on Instagram

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Another favorite from our recent trip to Alaska of an Orca tail slap, also known as “lobtailing.” Lobtailing is a form of non vocal communication and can be heard from several hundred feet both above and below the water. While we can’t pinpoint exactly why they do this, there are many popular theories which include attracting the opposite sex, aggressive posturing, communicating with other whales, scaring prey, defense or play, and foraging. Such an intelligent animal and truly amazing to see them in such large numbers in the wild, a night I’ll never forget. Prince Albert Sound, Alaska - @jqbrantley on Instagram

- The Southern Right Whale Dolphin is one of two dolphins that lacks a dorsal fin. They are highly social animals, and attempts to keep right whale dolphins in aquaria have all ended in failure and death. Its streamlined black and white body also makes it look super badass.

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Did you know that killer whales are extremely intelligent, social, and family-orientated animals? Wildlife guide Susanne explains: ‘Sons stay with their mothers their entire lives and help take care of younger siblings by ‘babysitting’ them, which they seem to enjoy as they regularly play and roll around with each other.’ In the first picture, you see T100C, the oldest son of T100 and T100F, the youngest sibling. Susanne: ‘T100F spent most of the encounter next to its big brother, swimming contently by his side.’ These photos were taken by wildlife guide Susanne Davies on August 31 and were taken with a zoom lens and cropped to show detail. #orcas #killerwhale #whalewatching #wildlifephotography #wildlife #transientkillerwhales #pod #vancouverwhalewatch #canada #steveston #vancouver #richmond #explorebc #hellobc #salishsea #golocal #tourism - @vanwhalewatch on Instagram

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A sunset swim 🧡 Photo by @karaclindsay #victoriabuzz #yyj - @victoria_buzz on Instagram

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You said orcas ? Get ready to jump in ! All about orcas and cetaceans @oceansoulsfilms #orca #orcas #cetacean #cetaceans #orcawhale #dive #diving #scuba #scubadiver #diving #norway #natgeo #natgeowild #seapanda @gopro @goproforacause - @martindives on Instagram

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Join us in a journey to explore the Fracisco Coloane Marine Park at the Chilean Patagonia. . . . . . . .#whalesound #patagoniachile #whalesoundpatagonia #whalewatching #whalewatchingtour #parquemarinofranciscocoloane #franciscocoloane #patagonia #estrechodemagallanes #patagonia #patagoniachilena #sailing #citizenscience #conservation #pacificocean #nature #science #orca #killerwhale - @whalesoundpatagonia on Instagram

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Ive been on the water at Bremer Canyon in Western Australia for the past few days, and it has been absolutely epic. Each day, we see a productive ocean doing its thing: orcas (sometimes up to 20 at once), a super pod of striped dolphins (hundreds of them at once!), pilot whales, sperm whales, lots of bird activity, and more. Im excited for what the next 5 days on the water might bring! - @echengphoto on Instagram

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Only a few days before we all went into lock down I was lucky enough to have this amazing encounter with a pod of transient orcas! This was my first time shooting orcas and hopefully not the last... . . . #orca #whale #ocean #vancouverisland #ucluelet #myucluelet #nature #photooftheday #sea #magic #beautiful - @mike_dandurand on Instagram

💙💙 Posted @withregram • @orcanetwork_langleywhalecenter “It’s fabulous news,” Ken Balcomb, founding director of the Center for Whale Research, said of the new baby, which he documented Saturday in the San Juan Islands. The gender is not yet known.” • #Tahlequah #orca #calf #baby #sanjuanislands #centerforwhaleresearch #kenbalcomb #orcanetwork #orcalove #blackfish #mother - @living_oceans on Instagram

Photo of Biggs orcas T19B and C from last week. We had the opportunity to watch two families, the T65B’s and T18’s, come together under the smoke-lit glow of an amazing sunset. Watching these animals in glass calm water, under a fiery red sky makes for an incredibly surreal experience. It was nice to forget for a moment that the world is both literally and figuratively on fire.... - @karaclindsay on Instagram

Orcas share very strong bonds. In fact, both male and female orcas tend to stay with their moms pod for life! Photo by: @kaitlyn.j.photography #KenaiFjordsTours #PursuitLife - @kenaifjordstours on Instagram

3:30pm today. 8 miles out the heads. 🚀🚀🚀🚀 - @oceanextreme on Instagram

A Killer Whale (Orca) #whales #orca #orcas #whale #daily #humpback #humpbackwhales #humpbackwhale #bluewhale #bluewhales - @whalesdaily on Instagram

Happy World Orca Day! This spectacular photo of snorkelers with a spy hopping orca was taken 350 kilometres above the Arctic Circle in Norway’s arctic fjords. Photo is courtesy of Sedna’s expedition partner Waterproof Cruises & Expeditions and copyright Jens Wikstrom, Sedna’s polar snorkel guide #orcas #orca #worldorcaday #sedna #sednaepic #sednaepicexpedition #seawomen #PADIwomen #polarwomen #womenofthearctic #inuit #sami #womenofadventure #womeninscience #womeninSTEM #arcticsnorkel #snorkeling #snorkelsafari #tromsø #tromso #norway #norway🇳🇴 #fjords #herringrun #arctic #arcticcircle #explorenorway #norway #wanderlust #theoutbound #sharecangeotravel @waterproofcruisesexpeditions @msfreyascdi @waterproofinternational @canadaarctic @norwayincanada @ntnuoceans @uitnorgesarktiske @garmin @garminoutdoor @wikstrom_photography @planarctic @the_explorers_club @cangeotravel @rcgs_sgrc @visitnorway @women4oceans @polarwomen - @sednaepic on Instagram

For an sensational whale watching experience, participate in @fivestarwhales, Victorias longest running and most respected whale watching company. Learn more about this CanaDream Club partner on our blog! #CanaDreamClub #mycanadream #rvlife #adventure #explore #canada🇨🇦 - @canadreamrv on Instagram

Nadar con estos gigantes, escuchar sus cantos y estudiar su comportamiento para capturar su mejor momento, sin duda es una experiencia que volveré a repetir cada año. • • #whales #whalesjumping #centroamerica #sonyalpha #emigration #whaleseason #underwater #whalesong - @carlosluna__ on Instagram

Tahlequah, a critically endangered Southern Resident orca, who grieved her dead calf for 17 days two years ago, just gave birth again! Sadly, theyre facing habitat and food loss. Join Oceana Canada to help protect the ocean and species like these at Oceana.ca/Join. - @oceana_canada on Instagram

Incredible Images of the #SalishSea from the Book Dedicated to It—and a Deep Dive with SeaDoc Science Director, Joe Gaydos! Thanks @the_orcas_hotel! Link in bio. - @seadocsociety on Instagram

Surfing around 🏄⠀ ⠀ Commersons Dolphins can often be found surfing and playing in the waters around Patagonia and the Falkland Islands. With distinctive colouring and a slightly smaller build, these active, playful creatures sure know how to get attention. Theyre even known to swim upside down occasionally — not a bad party trick. 🐬 ⠀ ⠀ We can help you discover South America!⠀ For more info⠀ 📱0400213021⠀ 📧 ann@atgtravel.com.au⠀ ⠀ #aroundtheglobetravelaustralia #travelinspiration #ATGtravel #travel #independanttravelagent #traveltips #holiday #relax #explore #inspire #makingmemories #livelife #moments #world #travelagent #commersonsdolphin #falklandislands - @aroundtheglobetravelaus on Instagram

Create unforgettable memories this winter and go visit one of the worlds largest mammals. To find out more about our different whale watching safaris - sail on over to the link in our bio! 🌊 • • • • • #arcticexperience #activetromso #peopleofadventure #glacier #glacierwalk #arctictravelcompany #tromsø #tromso #arcticexpedition #brimexplorer #brim - @arctictravelcompany on Instagram

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Dia internacional de los reyes del mar Las Orcas!!!! - @turismos_orca on Instagram

Look how big Shadow has grown! What a privilege it is to be able to monitor the growth of individuals in the population of orca in the Bremer Sub-Basin. Our research intern Corinna is currently processing our data collected in our 2020 field season. Here is Bindi’s calf, Shadow, first sighted when she was born in 2017. And here she is again in 2020. We were lucky enough to observe Bindi many times this year, with Shadow following closely behind. Long-term population monitoring through photo-ID is an essential tool for understanding killer whale populations and is vital for the establishment of management policies. Image collected under permit whilst conducting research with our colleagues from CETREC WA. #projectorca #killerwhales #killerwhalesaustralia #science #research - @orcaprojectoz on Instagram

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Hanging out with the family. The three large killer whale males here, are probably brothers traveling with their family beneath this massive mountain in northern Norway. #orca #orcas #killerwhales #killerwhale #northernnorway #arctic #winter #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature @bbcearth #articlight - @hannestrager on Instagram

Happy days.... . . . . #fungie #dingleireland #irish #ireland #loveireland #wildlife #dolphinsinthewild #ocean #underthesea #sealife - @fungiethedolphin on Instagram

Magical moments in Lofoten😍 Mother teaches her little calf how to act in different situations. Most of all they were hunting for herring, but they were also playing around, jumping, tailslapping and spying 🤩 #Lofoten photo by @stevenhenriksen - @visitlofotenislands on Instagram

Las orcas se encuentran entre los cetáceos con menor consumo de energía cuando se desplazan. Su Costo Total de Transporte es de los más eficientes entre los cetáceos. Si eres un depredador este tipo de adaptación es importante.(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1692474/pdf/QLJDAN2DQHB2TX45_354_193.pdf). - @mmape_lapaz on Instagram

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Got an up close look at some orca and gray whales with our neighbor friends this weekend! These majestic animals always leave me breathless. The orca pods are critically endangered in Washington State due to lack of salmon, noise pollution, and chemical pollution. Researchers have found orca pods are matriarchal, with some grandmothers living well past 90 years old. Why do orca grandmothers live so long? Young orcas with grandmothers are more likely to stay alive than those without. A calf’s risk of death rises dramatically for two years following the death of its grandmother, who carries knowledge about food resources and navigation paths. These sentient beings deserve to be protected and out of aquariums! 🐋 #blackfish #orca #killerwhale - @jamroub on Instagram

Its #sharkweek and #fishyfriday, which gives us a great excuse to share another couple of photos from the Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) right whale aerial survey team. These gorgeous images of #baskingsharks were taken in Cape Cod Bay during the sping of 2019 and 2020. The shark swimming towards the left of your screen is actively feeding, its mouth wide open as it filters zooplankton from the water. #provincetown #capecod #sharks #whaleresearch #rightwhales @the_cape_lab @thecapelab - @coastalstudiesptown on Instagram

- Bryde’s whale accidentally engulfed a diver, and spat him out seconds later

France’s environment minister, Barbara Pompili, has announced a gradual ban on using wild animals in travelling circuses and keeping dolphins and killer whales in captivity in marine parks.⁠ ⁠ Bears, tigers, lions, elephants and other wild animals will also no longer be allowed in travelling circuses “in the coming years” whilst marine parks will be banned from bringing in or breeding dolphins and killer whales.⁠ ⁠ Arguing that animal welfare is a priority, Pompili said: “It is time to open a new era in our relationship with these (wild) animals”, although the ban does not apply to wild animals in other permanent shows and in zoos.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio read the full article. ☝️⁠ ________________⁠ #vegansofig #instavegan #justvegan #vegancommunity #vegan #vegansofinsta #veganforlife #veganism #vegannews #animalrights #animalwelfare #animalactivism #furban #circus #animalcircus #orca #marinepark #emptythecages - @veganfoodandliving on Instagram

Une journée que je ne suis pas prête d’oublier 🐳 Quelques heures avant que la transmission d’@ernestlewest nous lâche, on vivait un moment magique et indescriptible avec les baleines à bosses du Saint-Laurent. Une chose est certaine, Charlevoix nous a fait vivre des hauts et des bas ( et je ne parle pas juste des côtes )! - @anne__mp on Instagram

No matter how many years we spend studying killer whales, well never stop being amazed at how powerful and majestic they are. Here, a northern resident killer whale surfaces for air outside of Robson Bight Michael Bigg Ecological Reserve. Robson Bight was established in 1982 as a sanctuary for killer whales, primarily to protect the smooth gravel beaches on which they rub their bodies. It’s a unique cultural trait not found in all orca societies. The northern resident community is thriving, while the southern residents are failing to recover. It seems as though with all three threats, southern residents have been hit harder than their northern counterparts: not enough fish; too much noise and disturbance; and high levels of chemical pollutants. Do you think we should establish formal marine protected areas, sanctuaries, or ecological reserves for the endangered southern resident killer whales? Let us know in the comment section below. 📸 @ryantidman (image taken with a 600mm lens with a 1.4x extender, and cropped) - @oceansinitiative on Instagram

Orca sightings never get old. This pair was spotted yesterday outside of Legacy Lodge. - @legacy_lodge on Instagram

More #orca magic in #kaikoura yesterday! 💫👀💕 . . Stoked to see some regular visitors with a few twists... . . Nicky, along with her presumed sons Koru and Nico were feeding along the coast yesterday. The first twist is it’s really unusual a for us to see this pod in September we have more commonly sighted them off Kaikoura in the summer months! . . The second twist is that Nicky’s pod was travelling with another orca we often see; Prop and another adult male. This is the first time we have seen Nicky and Prop together off Kaikoura! 🤩👌 . . Prop is a very distinctive orca having a series of very deep cuts in her spinal ridge from a boat propeller. She is roughly the third of the size of a normal adult orca and this assumed to be as a result of her injuries. . . Lots of NZ orca are well known and have interesting stories and distinctive features. If you want to learn more check out the Guide to New Zealand Orca from The Orca Research Trust @ https://www.orcaresearch.org/index.php/2020-orca-id-guide . . 📷 & 📹: our guide; Leigh 🙌 - @dolphinencounterkaikoura on Instagram

Este ha sido el encuentro cercano con ballenas más impactante que me ha tocado vivir. Mientras nos acercábamos por detrás de las ballenas cuando salían a respirar, sin querer mi amigo Bernardo, quien manejaba diestramente el zodiak en Alaska para que yo pudiera fotografiar la cola al hundirse, se acercó demasiado cuando emergió, lo que provocó una reacción de un gran coletazo de advertencia a escasos metros. La violencia y el estruendo fue algo indescriptible. La foto fue tomada con gran angular, dando la apariencia de estar la cola mas lejos de lo que realmente estaba: a sólo unos cinco metros !!! - @nicolaspiwonka on Instagram

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Orcas and rainbows 🌈💕 . . . Today we were treated to around 16 orca visiting our backyard!!!!💥🤩🍀 (yep! you read that right! 👀 The Crew estimated around 16! 😮 #squadgoals❤️ ) . . . They were spread out over a large area cruising solo, in pairs or small groups. Mostly unknown to us, we did recognise six orca that last visited us back in June this year, and again before that in 2016. . . . This little selection from our very epic encounter taken by our Head Guide, Tracy 👏👊 - @dolphinencounterkaikoura on Instagram

Arctic Orcas ❄ Photo by @toddthimios #orca #animalkingdom - @whales_orcas on Instagram

Poise and grace. A perfect moment between mother and child in the South Pacific. Humpback whales extraordinarily long pectoral fins (1/3their bid at length) are unique in the cetacean world, allowing them to be quite acrobatic, spinning rolling and arching mostly for the pleasure of movement it seems. - @scottwilsonimagery on Instagram

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- 🔥 Drone shots reveal Tahlequah, the orca who exactly 2 years ago carried her dead calf for 17 days, over a distance of 1,000 miles, is pregnant again

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Quite literally the last rays of light above the Arctic Circle, moments before the Arctic sun dips below the horizon for many dark winter months. Photo @toddthimios. . . . #orca #arctic #whale #uwphotography #dive #explore #travel #killerwhale #photography #blue #ocean #oceanconservation #marineconservation #marinelife #discover #discoverocean #apnea #awesome #love #photooftheday #instagood #nature #protect #awesome_photographers #collectivelycreate #getlost #globetrotter #travelphotography #traveltheworld - @toddthimios on Instagram

#SaveTheOrcas - @save_the_killer_whales on Instagram

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France is bringing an end to the captivity of dolphins and whales! In a press conference on Tuesday, France’s minister of ecological transition announced that orca and dolphin shows will be gradually phased out over the next 7-10 years. 🇫🇷 Effective immediately, the country’s three marine parks are not allowed to import or breed dolphins or orcas, and no new dolphinariums will be built. “It is time to open a new era in our relationship with these (wild) animals” said the minister, arguing that animal welfare is a priority. . The movement against dolphin and whale captivity is unstoppable. As more countries take a stand for these intelligent animals who suffer endlessly in captive conditions, the need for sanctuaries is pressing! Learn more about our whale sanctuary work and how you can help be part of the solution! Link in bio. 🐳 #endcetaceancaptivity #dolphins #whales #orcas #belugas #dotherightthing #solutions #backtonature #whalesanctuary #changetheparadigm #whaleswithoutwalls . - @whalesanctuaryproject on Instagram

- C A 5 1 B - O R I O N - Photo ID eye patch (left side) Photos by @adam_ernster Aboard @condorexpresssb . . . . #whalewatch #whalewatching #orcas #orca #orcas #orcinusorca #killerwhale #artofvisuals #travel #orcinusorca #wildlifephotography #earth #saveourorcas #biggsarethebalance #santabarbara #seesb #visitsantabarbara #california #cali #caliblackfish #californiakillerwhales #seesb #CA51 - @caliblackfish on Instagram

And then there’s the wildlife from the trip! Witnessing the sheer abundance of wildlife in Alaska changes you. I’ve been deeply impacted by spending time in wild places thus far spared from the mark of humans. I make my living bringing others to these places, and very often they too return home changed. When you vote this season, please don’t forget that these places need to be protected. - @icyplayaballa on Instagram

Byron bay - - - - - #photography #whales #whalesofinstagram #camera #byron #sealife - @charli.m_photography on Instagram

Delfines en medio del cantábrico. Increíble experiencia en busca de cetáceos junto a la gente de @verballenas, unos grandes profesionales. Desliza hasta el final para ver un pequeño video del momento. . . . . #foto #photography #photo #spain_photographs #lifestylephotography #portraitmood #animales #mar #animals #naturaleza #photographer #nature #viaje #instaphotography #fotografia #santurtzi #beautiful #dolphins #travelphotography #sonyalpha #portraits_mf #portraitphotography #bleachmyfilm #passporterapp #delfines #sea #landscape #sonya7riii #travel - @juanjo_florensa on Instagram

Buoyed by love - #happymothersday #honoringmothers - @shellyohschmidt on Instagram

Just a friend cruising by #avilabeachwhalewatching - @avilabeachwhalewatching on Instagram

Another birth for the endangered Southern Resident orcas of the Pacific Northwest! The Center for Whale Research has confirmed that J41, (Eclipse) gave birth on September 24th. This great news for the Jpod comes just 20 days after the announcement of Tahlequahs (J35) birth of a male calf, two years after the loss of her calf after just 18 days, and her heartbreaking tour of grief that she shared with the world. Reports share that her new calf J57, is doing very well! . The J,K and L pod Southern Resident orca population faces the ongoing risks of their declining food source (chinook salmon), boat traffic, noise, and pollution. These two births in one month are indeed cause for celebration, but this critically endangered population is still very much at risk. These two beautiful newborns bring the J,K, & L pod population up to 74 individuals. We wish the new Jpod family members well! 💙🐳 #newmom #motherhood #srkw #endangered #orcas #jpod #chinooksalmon #southernresidentkillerwhales #pnw 💙 Photo: @talia.goodyear @leahvanderwiel @orcaspiritvic @pacificwhalewatch - @whalesanctuaryproject on Instagram

Killer whales in @vesteralen 🐳🐳 #vesterålen photo by @norwegianorcasurvey - @vesteralen on Instagram

На этом фото - Дон Бранчео. Ее убила косатка по имени Тиликум в 2010 году. #дельфины_нападают ⠀ Тиликум убил 3 человек за 30+ лет жизни в неволе. О его судьбе и о том, почему он убивал людей снят документальный фильм «Черный плавник» (очень советую - активная ссылка у меня в профиле). ⠀ Дон не единственная жертва косаток в неволе. Алексиса Мартинеза убила косатка Кето в Loro Park на Канарских островах. ⠀ Косатка - это самый большой вид дельфинов. Они очень умные и социальные. В дикой природе косатки никогда не нападают на людей, но в неволе все иначе. Они сходят с ума от замкнутого пространства и жизни в рабстве. Их нервы расшатываются, они начинают быть агрессивными к посетителям и тренерам. ⠀ Я лично знаю нескольких бывших тренеров, на которых нападали дельфины. ⠀ Как с этим борются в дельфинарии? Животных садят на антидепрессанты. Дельфины в неволе всегда на них, а те, которых используют в программах плавания с людьми - в больших дозах. ⠀ Если вы когда-то плавали с дельфинами в дельфинарии и вышли из бассейна без травм - вам повезло! Я не шучу. Далеко ходить не нужно - недавно а Сочи ребёнка укусила белуха. ⠀ Не будем говорить о том насколько большая вероятность нападения дельфина в дельфинарии, потому что официальной статистики просто не существует. Большинство случаев никого не становятся достоянием общественности (если не закончилось смертельно), по двум причинам: 1. Дельфин напал на тренера 2. Дельфин напал на посетителя, которого убедили в том, что это его вина ⠀ Многие думают, что дельфины любят людей и им нравится катать нас на спинах...но правда в том, что ни о какой любви не может быть и речи. Мы тюремщики для них. У дельфина может быть связь с одним человеком - его тренером, но не по любви, а потому, что тот его кормит и другого общения у него нет. ⠀ Посетители плавания с дельфинами для самих дельфинов - пустое место. В то время как мы думаем о невероятном контакте с дельфином, он думает о куске рыбы. Это не контакт, а эксплуатация. Встреча с дельфинами и настоящий взаимный контакт с ними может быть лишь в дикой природе, по их правилам. - Если у вас есть друзья, которые мечтают поплавать с дельфинами - поделитесь с ними этим постом - @wild_dolphin_girl on Instagram

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A female orca known best for carrying her dead calf with her for more than two weeks in apparent grief is now mother to a healthy male.⁠ ⁠ Tahlequah, a killer whale living a pod of whales in Pacific Northwest waters, gave birth in early September.⁠ ⁠ Researchers determined this week that her new calf is a boy, after examining images from a photographer who observed the orca pod on Tuesday near Point Roberts, Washington.⁠ ⁠ The calf, known as J57 to researchers, was frolicking alongside Tahlequah (also known as J35) with other orcas close by, photographer Sara Hysong-Shimazu said in a news release from the Pacific Whale Watch Association.⁠ ⁠ “It was really touching to see how active and social they were together and to see J57 surfacing with both his mom and surrounded by others in the community,” Hysong-Shimazu said. “He certainly seemed spunky and energetic!”⁠ ⁠ Tahlequah made headlines in 2018 for carrying her dead calf, which had died minutes after being born, for 17 days.⁠ ⁠ Deborah Giles, a research scientist at the University of Washington’s Center for Conservation Biology, told HuffPost at the time that she felt it was accurate to describe the behavior as grieving.⁠ ⁠ “This is completely unprecedented, and honestly your guess is as good as ours as far as what is going on here,” Giles said. “I think it’s really easy to put human emotions on it, but personally I think it’s accurate. I think she is grieving.”⁠ ⁠ Tahlequah isn’t the only whale in her pod to have given birth recently. J41, also known as Eclipse, gave birth to a “rambunctious little bundle of baby” on Thursday, naturalist Leah Vanderwiel said in a release from the PWWA. Eclipse’s calf’s sex and overall health are still unknown. Read more at our link in bio. // 📷 Katie Jones, Center for Whale Research - @huffpost on Instagram

Above and below @kylervos humpback 🐋 images shot off the BC coast. @kylervosphotogallery #explorebc #whales #ocean #yourtofino #explore #prints #gallery - @thefactorytofino on Instagram

Once in a lifetime experience! 😍 What is your bucket list adventure 😀 📸 @polarper @tromso_safari - @thearcticroute on Instagram

Esta semana hablaremos del grupo más diverso de mamíferos marinos en ambientes acuáticos, los cetáceos, específicamente odontocetos. Los cetáceos son un infraorden de mamíferos placentarios, los cuales se caracterizan por poseer una anatomía y morfología especializadas para el medio acuático. Estos se dividen en dos grupos, los misticetos y odontocetos, siendo la presencia de barbas* o dientes uno de los rasgos que diferencia a estos dos grupos. Dentro de los odontocetos es posible observar diferentes formas y tamaños de dentadura entre las distintas especies, no obstante, generalmente son homodontos**. Otra característica distintiva es la presencia de un solo espiráculo***, a diferencia de los misticetos que poseen dos. Los cetáceos dentados tienen una gran diversidad de hábitat y nichos tróficos, incluso algunas especies viven en aguas continentales como el delfín rosado del Amazonas. Los odontocetos son depredadores carnívoros; generalistas y oportunistas, comúnmente se alimentan de peces y cefalópodos. Algunas especies pueden consumir bivalvos, crustáceos, pinnípedos e incluso otros cetáceos. Un mecanismo usado por los odontocetos es la ecolocalización, el cual es la capacidad de algunos animales de visualizar el entorno por medio de la emisión de sonido, que se refleja cuando golpea un objeto y es percibido nuevamente por el animal, obteniendo información sobre la ubicación, tamaño y forma del objeto. Los odontocetos se conforman por 10 familias, de la cuál la más diversa entre todos los mamíferos marinos es Delphinidae. Dentro de esta familia se encuentran algunas especies catalogadas entre los animales más inteligentes, uno de estos es el Delfín nariz de botella (Tursiops truncatus) muy popular mundialmente por su carisma e inteligencia. Esta especie es conductualmente muy compleja, e incluso se ha descubierto que cada uno de los individuos tiene un silbido característico. Es una especie gregaria; los individuos dominantes en su población corresponden a los delfines de mayor edad. En Chile se puede avistar desde Arica hasta la zona más austral. Foto: @natquads T.truncatus Texto: @seba.ore #BioExperiencia #BioExp_Odontonceto - @bioexperiencia on Instagram

It’s tail slapping time!!! . . #humbackwhale #whaletail #tailslapping #whalefluke #raw_oceanlife #imagesofcanada #explorenl #canada_photolovers #newfoundlandandlabrador #canonphotography #canon6d #canoncanada - @jaydeedc on Instagram

C’est une victoire pour les défenseurs de la cause animale. La présentation d’animaux sauvages dans les cirques itinérants va être « progressivement » interdite en France, ainsi que la reproduction et l’introduction de nouvelles orques et de dauphins dans les trois delphinariums du pays, a annoncé mardi 29 septembre la ministre de la transition écologique, Barbara Pompili. Elle n’a pas donné de calendrier précis pour la mise en œuvre de ces interdictions.⁣ -⁣ Un orque au parc dattraction Sea World, à San Diego, aux Etats-Unis, en 2014. Photo : Mike Blake (@msk8blake) / Reuters (@reuters)⁣ -⁣ #Cirques #Animaux - @lemondefr on Instagram

Paddle buddy . . . . . . . . . . #seakayakingadventures #seakayaking #seakayak #currentdesignskayaks #offshorekayaking #nswtourism #dolphinsofinstagram #dolphinlove #tourismaustralia #visitnsw #ouroceandaily #waterandlight #discoverocean #oceanlover #exploreaustralia #wow_australia2020 #dolphinsdaily #nswparks #nswparksandwildlife #canonaustralia #sigmalenses #canonphotography #midnorthcoastnsw #portmacquarie - @tristan_hooft_visual on Instagram

We spotted a Humpback Whale calf lunging out of the water right next to mum. Great sight! 🐳 - @seaworldcruises on Instagram

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There is another birth in J pod! Welcome to the world J58! Among all the heaviness of everything we must stand for for the planet and the people, the southern resident killer whales are showing us all the hope that lies ahead & the beautiful resiliency they have. Photo & words by @talia.goodyear: “Welcome to the world little J58 ❤️ This moment was magical and emotional, to say the least! Congratulations to J41 “Eclipse” on her second calf. Never did I think I would witness the birth of any cetacean, let alone a Southern Resident Killer Whale! This now marks two births in the SRKW population in 20 days. While incredibly exciting, it is important to remember that this does not mean this population is thriving. They continue to be critically endangered and face many challenges, with starvation due to the lack of chinook salmon at the forefront. We must continue to fight for these incredible animals!” #getfishfarmsout #breachthesnakeriverdams #noconsentnopipeline - @coextinctionfilm on Instagram

- A baby Orcas blowing bubbles next to its mama [OC] [1920x1080]

How stunning is this?! 😍😍💙 📸: @toddthimios ◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾ #orcinusorca #orca #orcas #killerwhale #killerwhales #wildorca #wildorcas #dolphins #cetacean #cetaceans #beautiful #blackfish #thanksbutnotanks #anticap #theybelonginthesea #wildlifephotography #oceanphotography #whalephotography #whalewatching #norwayorcas #norwaykillerwhales - @theybelong_inthesea on Instagram

Double the Awesome! Within minutes of leaving #snugcove we spotted a Brydes whale feeding in amongst a large pod of common dolphins. But it was a playful mother and calf right in #TwofoldBay that stole the show, breaching in perfect unison. #catbaloucruises - @catbaloucruises on Instagram

- @save_the_killer_whales on Instagram

“ Last Light “ 🐋🌅 - Photo taken a few weeks back with another incredible encounter with the Runaways at Sunset with @tofinowhalecentre . Photo above is T109A2 - image was cropped and shot with a telephoto lens. - @ocroz_ on Instagram

Part. 3 - @endangered__animals on Instagram

Heavenly. #cunarddreams #norway #norwegianfjords - @cunardline on Instagram

Sleepy giants ✨ . . . Me and @genevievemary_ and @jackhaslau were lucky enough to see this resting pair of humpback whales a few days ago with @ningaloodiscovery . One was suspended tail up, the other was resting down below. . . . Normally when we see them they are travelling so it was amazing to get a really good look at them when they were still. Everyone was super stoked 😊 - @daisywhicheloe on Instagram

The days we get to watch these amazing marine mammals are ones we never forget. We are lucky to be DOC permitted to encounter Orcas when they visit the Bay of Islands. We never know when they visit, but that is what makes watching wild animals extra special. Every day with us different, so come and explore with us! . . . . . . . #wildlifecruises #travelnz #bayofislands #newzealandtravel #wildlifeconservation #wildlifesanctuary #dolphins #marinemammals #sailing #purenewzealand #newzealandtravel #northisland #dolphinwatching #naturelovers #getoutside #orcas #slowtravel #nzmustdo #responsibletourism #marinewildlife #wildlifephotography #wilddolphins #dolphinspotting #kiwisummer #kiwiholidays - @wildlifecruises on Instagram

This shot of a dolphin and her newborn calf racing towards Small Skellig was taken 4 years ago by my then 13 year old niece, Riona. And today is Riona’s 17th birthday. Ive taken thousands of pictures and Im still dreaming of capturing a moment this good. This is the photo thats on my phones lock screen. Riona took it on a little Samung camera phone and I dont know what divinely-inspired timing was at play but I didnt even have to straighten the horizon line of the original photo. Anyone who’s ever taken a picture from a moving boat knows that it’s virtually impossible to get a level shot. Can we give her a like to encourage her to keep taking awesome photos? Happy Birthday, Riona. #dolphin #dolphins #dolphine #dolphinwatching #dolphins🐬 #dolphinsnation #skelligmichael #skelligislands #wildatlanticway #instaireland #wawpics #countykerry #natgeoyourshot #natgeo100contest #withgalaxy #smartphonephotography - @skelligmichael_ on Instagram

AUGUST 29th, 2020 11AM TOUR Our first sunny day, in what felt like, forever! It seemed as though the wildlife was enjoying it too 😍 - @jayleens_alaska on Instagram

Hammerstad camping i Vågan er en campingplass med hytter, telt-og bobiloppstilling. Foto: @hammerstadcamping - - - - Besøk www.opplevnorge.no for inspirasjon til norgesferien! #opplevnorge #norgesferie #mittnorge #sommerferie #norge #norway #nordland #vågan #lofoten #kyst #kystnorge #kystkultur #hav #båt #båtliv #liveterbestute #utno #eventyr #adrenalin #sightseeing #hval #arktisk - @opplevno on Instagram

Wildlife at its best 😍⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Transient killer whales (orca, Orcinus orca, T30s & T137s) after killing a sea lion off Malcolm Island near Donegal Head, British Columbia, Canada.⁠ ------------ - @rolfhickerphotography on Instagram

W O W. What a day!! First up we travelled a long way north before finding a very active calf off Newport Beach and then had an incredible dolphin interaction on our way home. 2nd trip was treated to some sensational tail slaps and tails throws by a huge female humpback cruising with her calf. Then in the afternoon we headed south for one of the best shows of the year. Two mothers and two calves non stop breaching for over an hour. Doesn’t get much better than that! Still buzzing. . . . . . #humpbackwhale #travel #boat #instagood #closencounter #sydneylife #sydneyphotographer . . . . #whalesnsw #mugging #ocean #nature #createcommune #artofvisuals #natgeo #marinelife #ourplanet #seashepherd #lonelyplanet #ourplanetdaily #australia #ilovesydney #lovemanly #seeaustralia #whalewatching #whales #whale #breach #sydney #northernbeaches #bondibeach - @oceanextreme on Instagram

We took the boat up to Campbell River this weekend and saw incredible sights - including a family of Orca!! #vanisleview #vancouverislandview #explorevancouverisland #campbellriver #orca #whalewatching #boatlife #boating #oceanview #vancouverislandwildlife #whales #explorecampbellriver - @vanisleview on Instagram

Photo by @BrianSkerry Happy #WorldOrcaDay ! An orca calf swims with two adults through a cloud of fish scales in the Norwegian Arctic. Orca are at the top of the oceanic food chain, and are an indicator species whose health provides insights into the state of the oceans. Marine toxins are known to accumulate in the tissues of orca. These animals have rich cultures and families in which moms teach their calves the skills needed for survival. More can be learned here: www.WorldOrcaDay.org @orcaingrid #whaleculture #orca - @brianskerry on Instagram

Incredible heights! ⁠ ⁠ Pacific White Sided Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) jumping in Broughton Archipelago Marine Park in British Columbia, Canada.⁠ ------------ - @rolfhickerphotography on Instagram

Yesterday’s private Offshore Expedition yielded a RARE look at a totally white Risso’s Dolphin! A super special sighting; this animal has been documented only on a few other occasions in previous years. It was very photogenic! (Photos by Kristin) - @pacificoffshore on Instagram

Some encounters stay with you forever. 10 meters deep I held my breath knowing he was around somewhere. Id seen him on previous dives and recognised his crooked dorsal. Six degree water, waiting hoping I held my depth. Then he moved in, mouth open mouth closed mouth open. Closer and closer he came eventually brushing past me. Like he had to know who?. A curious Orca and weird aquatic alien. A moment so surreal I move my camera way from my mask and continued to shoot from my chest. I had to be present and respectful. Some moments need to be truely felt. Photo @toddthimios . . . #Arctic #orca #whales #nature #travel #marineconservation #protect #explore #dive #uwphoto #freezing #beauty #winter #nord #fjords - @toddthimios on Instagram

Happy New Year friends! I hope 2020 brings happiness and health! 🥳🎉🤪#Repost @raincoastphoto Orca in the mist off northern Vancouver Island. #orca #orcas #killerwhales #britishcolumbiamagazine #nikon #nikon200500 #nikond7200 #tourismbc #beautifulBritishColumbia #natgeo #wildlifeplanet @featured_wildlife #wildlifephotography #bbcearth #conservation #wildlife_inspired #nikonglobal #nikonnofilter #wonderfulvancouverisland #featured_wildlife - @wonderfulvancouverisland on Instagram

- Orcas, me, charcoal on black paper, 2017

- BLACKFISH Documentary

Surprise on our last day of sailing!!! Swipe to see the video 💙 #sailingtrip #orcas #orcawhales #killerwhales #desolationsound #wildlifeencounters - @marielle_proulx on Instagram

Dolphin 🐬 허벅지 뒤 부위입니다 :) . . - @guseul_tattoo on Instagram

Sept. 9, afternoon tour, 4 Ever Wild: If you’re a harbour seal foraging far from shore you should always keep a lookout for danger. This unfortunate seal—visible here in the splash in front of young male Bigg’s killer whale T60D—did not and paid the price. Predation can be hard to watch, but we always have to remember it’s part of the natural circle of life. Harbour seals are the number one prey of Bigg’s killer whales in this region, making up more than 50 per cent of their diet. Jane Wilson Photography @junglejane89 . . . . . #wild4whales #eaglewingtours #explorecanada #explorevictoria #bcvacation #yyj #1percentftp #carbonneutral #whalewatching #ecotourism #wildlifephotography #salishsea #pacificnorthwest #beautifulbc #hellobc #wild #tourismmatters #CanadaByDesign #exploreBC #explorevancouverisland #MyVictoriaMeeting #WeArePWWA #SustainableTouris #killerwhale #orcinusorca #biggsorca #transientorca @hellobc @explorecanada @tourismvictoriabc @tourismvancouverisland - @eaglewingtours on Instagram

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- We actually saw Orcas at Orcas Island and it was pretty neat

It is always fantastic to see a whale breach! This young calf captivated us on our early morning tour today. She was very cheeky and kept eyeing us of when she breached and head slapped! We were all ver impressed - and then mum breached and our jaws dropped 😲😲 Just magnificent 👏 - @merimbulamarina on Instagram

- Beautys of the Sea!

Hard to find the words to describe this moment, surrounded by hundreds of orcas, in the complete silence of Prince Albert Sound, with close friends and the best wildlife film crew out there. Couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend a birthday. A belated thanks for all the bday wishes, 31 is going to be a good year. Prince Albert Sound, Alaska - @jqbrantley on Instagram

I’m going on one month of being without my camera, and it’s starting to get to me... This photo is one of the last I was able to take before sending it off to @nikoncanada. We had two humpbacks going off in the Juan de Fuca Strait while in 5-10ft swells. The swell was so big at some points that we could see the humpbacks rising through them before actually breaching the waters surface. Hopefully something happens with my camera soon, I’ve been missing some incredible opportunities out there. - @karaclindsay on Instagram

Amazing sea life just on our doorstep. This shot captured by @tristan__houghton for @destinationgoldcoast . 🐳 🐳 🐳 🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳 - @visitburleighheads on Instagram

A year ago today the latest addition to the 27s Northern Isles Community Orca pod was first recorded in Mousa Sound, Shetland. Happy to say that weve been privileged to see this calf many times since (as recently as last week) and look forward to many more future encounters. Pic by Hugh. #emptythetanks #shetlandwildlife #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #inspiredbyshetland #shetland #scotland #visitscotland #shetlandphotography #shetlandsummer #wildlifephotography #whale #whales #orca #orcas #killerwhales #blackfish #killer #whale #cetacean #cetaceans #marinelife #nature #Blackfish #CaptivityKills #scotnature - @shetlandwildlife on Instagram

This is a quintessential summer night on San Juan Island. Bring a blanket, picnic supplies, some tea, and watch the Southern Resident Orcas swim by in the last glimmers of light on the cliffs of Land Bank. This particular night was a Superpod where all three pods of 73 orcas swam together. The last time this happened was exactly four years ago. Send me a DM if you would like a print of this image to support our orca non-profit @pnwprotectors ~~~ #orcas #southernresidentorcas #srkw #orca #jpod #kpod #lpod #salishsea #ocean #sea #vancouverisland #sji #sanjuaniand #blackfish #killerwhales - @_chopwoodcarrywater_ on Instagram

Pelo menos 380 baleias-piloto morreram após ficarem presas numa baía remota da Tasmânia, na Austrália. Há ainda centenas de cetáceos encalhados naquela costa 🐋💔 (📸 Reuters) #cmjornal #baleias #tasmania #australia #baleiastasmania #photooftheday #cmjornal - @correiodamanhaoficial on Instagram

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- whales & dolphins

Ballena Sei y Cormoran Guanay 💙frente a Chome 🌊 Esperando volver a verlas este año 💥 📍Caleta Chome @turismochomeaventura #caletachome #santuariohualpen#biobioregion #ballenasei#cormoranguanay - @fernap_silva on Instagram

Save the seas, plant trees and help the bees! 🐳 🌳 🐝 Did you know when you choose Munchkin products, you are supporting organizations like @ifawglobal and @whalesanctuaryproject that protect animals across the globe? Now that is something to celebrate!⁠ ⁠ Photo by @toddthimios toddthimios.com ⁠ #NationalWildlifeDay #MunchkinInc #MunchkincInc #WhaleSancturaryProject #IFAW - @munchkininc on Instagram

Sept. 10, morning tour, 4 Ever Wild: Three members of the T46C family of Bigg’s killer whales cruise east in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. When we first found them, they were travelling with the T46B and T123 families who are closely related. The T46 clan is a large one, with 21 living descendants of the matriarch, Wake (T46), who is estimated to be around 54 years-old. Showtime Photography . . . . . #wild4whales #eaglewingtours #explorecanada #explorevictoria #bcvacation #yyj #1percentftp #carbonneutral #whalewatching #ecotourism #wildlifephotography #salishsea #pacificnorthwest #beautifulbc #hellobc #wild #tourismmatters #CanadaByDesign #exploreBC #explorevancouverisland #MyVictoriaMeeting #WeArePWWA #SustainableTourism #restartbc #supportlocal #staycation #killerwhale #orcinusorca #biggsorca #transientorca @hellobc @explorecanada @tourismvictoriabc @tourismvancouverisland - @eaglewingtours on Instagram

In celebration of 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐚 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 we’re sharing the exciting work of Hornby’s resident whale whisperer @louisjobidon ⁣ Often spotted with his eyes calmly locked on the water, or heading out on his kayak, Louis knows the comings and goings of the Transient Orcas, the Humpbacks, and all the other creatures off our shores. ⁣ ⁣ Thanks, Louis for sharing your wonderful work and knowledge with our community!⁣ ⁣ 𝟷. ᴛ𝟷𝟿ʙ, “ɢᴀʟɪᴀɴᴏ” ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴜʀᴇᴅ ᴏғғ ᴏғ sᴇᴀ ʙʀᴇᴇᴢᴇ ʟᴏᴅɢᴇ⁣ 𝟸. ᴛʀᴀɴsɪᴇɴᴛ ᴏʀᴄᴀ, ғᴏʀᴅs ᴄᴏᴠᴇ⁣ 𝟹. ᴛ𝟹𝟼ᴀ, ɴᴏᴠ 𝟸𝟶𝟷𝟿⁣ 𝟺. ᴛ𝟾𝟼ᴀ’s, ᴛ𝟹𝟼ʙ’s, 𝟷𝟸𝟺ᴀ𝟸’s ᴘᴀss ᴛʜʀᴏᴜɢʜ ʟᴀᴍʙᴇʀᴛ ᴄʜᴀɴɴᴇʟ, ғᴇʙ 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟶⁣ 𝟻. ᴛ𝟹𝟼ᴀ’s, ɴᴏᴠ 𝟸𝟶𝟷𝟿⁣ 𝟼. sᴇᴀʟ ʜᴜɴᴛ, ʟᴀᴍʙᴇʀᴛ ᴄʜᴀɴɴᴇʟ, ᴊᴜʟʏ 𝟸𝟶𝟷𝟿⁣ 𝟽. ʜᴇʟʟɪᴡᴇʟʟ, ᴍᴀʏ 𝟸𝟶𝟷𝟿⁣ 𝟾. ᴛ𝟶𝟿𝟿’s, ᴛ𝟷𝟹𝟽’s ɪɴ ʟᴀᴍʙᴇʀᴛ ᴄʜᴀɴɴᴇʟ, ғᴇʙ 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟶⁣ 𝟿. ᴛ𝟷𝟸𝟺ᴀ𝟸’s, ᴛ𝟷𝟸𝟺ᴀ𝟷, ᴛ𝟷𝟸𝟺ᴄ ɪɴ ʟᴀᴍʙᴇʀᴛ ᴄʜᴀɴɴᴇʟ⁣ ⁣ ⁣#hornbyisland #orcas #conservancyhornbyisland #protect #orcaawarenessmonth - @conservancyhornbyisland on Instagram

I needed this today. T041’s + T109C’s #tofino - @jennifersteven on Instagram

Beautiful day in the bay 🤩 photo by naturalist Sabrina #whalewatching #reykjavik #iceland #eldingwhale #eldingwhalewatching #wildlife #nature #sea #mountains #travel #wanderlust #ocean #cruise #everydayiceland #inspiredbyiceland #icelandtravel #icelandic #minkewhale #minke #whale #landscape #photography #icewhale - @eldingwhalewatching on Instagram

We have still been seeing orca whales in Kenai Fjords! Last week we saw the AK2 resident pod (pictured) and yesterday we saw the Kodiak Killers, a small pod of transient orcas. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷: Captain John ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #majormarinetours #seward #alaska #travelAlaska #sewardalaska #kenaifjords #optoutside #exploremore #showupforAK #wildlife #kenaifjordsnationalpark #kenaifjordsnps #sewardalaska #traveltuesday #orcas #orca #orcasofinstagram - @majormarinetours on Instagram

Finally got to hang out with some orcas the other day. #orca #valdezalaska #lulubelleglacierwildlifecruise @_z_tree_ @minelliendlich - @mikeymountainmartin on Instagram

📍 Port Hardy, BC words + 📷 @coastalrainforestsafaris On our September 19th Whale Watching and Wildlife Viewing tour we were lucky to find the A24, A34, and A42 matrilines of Northern Resident Killer Whales. The A34s had not yet been seen in our area this summer. It was great seeing all three families foraging together off the North Eastern tip of Vancouver Island! -- Links to 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 + 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬 can be found in our bio. #IndigenousBC - @indigenoustourismbc on Instagram

- @michael.mccleave on Instagram

For this weeks #WildlifeWednesday we are exploring the frigid waters around Antarctica! Killer whales (Orcinus orca) come in many forms (also called ecotypes) and can be found across the globe. In the North Pacific ocean there are three known ecotypes: Residents, Biggs (formally Transients), and Offshores. Each ecotype has their own unique prey preferences, foraging techniques, dialects, behaviors and social groups. In the waters around Antarctica there are at least five distinct ecotypes: Antarctic Type A, Pack ice Type B (large form), Gerlache Type B (small form), Ross Sea Type C, and Sub-Antarctic Type D. Today we will be investigating the largest of the Antarctic killer whales, Type A. . Type A killer whales can grow to an impressive size with males reaching up to 9 meters and 7.7 meters for females. In the waters around Clayoquot Sound, Biggs killer whales are typically the largest and can reach 8 meters in length. Type A killer whales are found around the entire Antarctic continent, in open water, often in family groups of 10-15 individuals. There is evidence to suggest that they migrate from lower latitudes to Antarctic waters during the austral summer months in pursuit of their preferred prey: Antarctic mike whales. Type A killer whales use sophisticated teamwork between family members to pursue minke whales, often over long distances. Like other ecotypes, they work together in a coordinated effort to bring down their prey and share food amongst members. In addition to preying on minke whales, Type As have been recorded hunting southern elephant seals. A bull elephant seal can weigh up to 4,000kg making them the largest extant marine mammal that is not a cetacean. Analysis of stomach contents of Type A killer whales indicates that 89.7% of their diet is composed of marine mammals, 7.1% squid and 3.2% fish. . Have you ever been to Antarctica? Which ecotype would you like to learn more about? . Big thank you to photographer and polar expedition guide @thelifeof.forman for assistance with this weeks #WildlifeWednesday post! 📸 by @thelifeof.forman . #killerwhales #killerwhale #orca #cetacean #marinemammal #marinebiology #research #education - @simrs_tofino on Instagram

•Newport Beach• 2 years ago I got to see Killer whales out in the wild for the first time and it was magical. I tried many times before for years and was always unsuccessful. Each and every failed trip was absolutely worth it for this moment. Thanks again to @newportcoastaladventure and @markgirardeau for making it happen. This picture is actually from my second time seeing them but my first time flying a drone over them. This Orca’s name is Orion and is from the CA51 pod. Hopefully I get to see them again soon! - @patrickc_la on Instagram

T019 syphops beside her son T019C south of Sheringham Point on September 21st ✨ 📸 Credit: @markmallesonphotography . . . . #princeofwhales #WeArePWWA #salishsea #exploreBC #bcwildlife #pacificnorthwest #1percentftp #hellobc #wildlifephotography #tourismvancouverisland #explorevi #ecotourism #whalewatching #BCtourismmatters #destinationbc #pnw #salishseaorcas #blackfish #wildorca #thanksbutnotanks #biggsarethebalance - @princeofwhaleswhalewatching on Instagram

France’s Ecological Transition Minister, Barbara Pompili, has announced a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses to take effect ‘over the next few years’ as well as measures against keeping dolphins and killer whales in captivity in marine parks and the raising of mink on fur farms. Pompeii announces that It is time that our ancestral fascination with these wild beings no longer translates into situations where their captivity is favored over their well-being. With more than 20 European countries that already limit or ban animals in circuses, France is next and with around 500 wild animals in French circuses they’ve got a long way to go. Pompeli states solutions will be found on a case-by-case basis, with each circus, for each animal. They will also be spending eight million euros to help circuses and dolphinariums adapt to the new bans. This will include Frances three dolphinariums no longer being able to breed new dolphins or killer whales - or have any transported in from other countries. 🐬 - @uniladadventure on Instagram

Pueden coexistir las actividades humanas y las ballenas en una misma área? Esta es la imagen de la bahía de Mejillones. Por un lado el segundo animal más grande del planeta 🌎, la ballena fin 🐋, y por otro la actividad industrial 🏭. Ambas coexistiendo y nosotr@s sin saber cómo afecta a las ballenas la contaminación industrial. Foto: Juan Menares . . . @mmaantofagasta @aimejillones @munimejillones @of.turismomejillones #mejillones #chile #krill #finwhales #cetaceans #humboldt #atacama #whales #camera #canon #pollution #marine #ocean #marinepollution - @cifamacchile on Instagram

A lone wolf. - @mikementen on Instagram

Happy #worldorcaday to our black & white friends. - @bajamylove on Instagram

Si visitas #Seattle, una de las experiencias imperdibles #Virtuoso es darte una escapada en hidroavión a #SanJuanIsland para practicar kayak. El guía, experto en naturaleza, te llevará a través de este refugio silvestre para que veas orcas. El tour incluye un picnic gourmet con vino, y también la visita a una bodega o una granja de lavanda. Agéndalo con nosotros. #AsesoresFerrara #FerraraViajes #yoviajoconferrara #virtuosotravel - @ferraraviajes on Instagram

One, two, three. You rarely see a lone killer whale, they are highly social animals and almost always travel in family groups. These three killer whales were on their way to join a larger group of more than 10 individuals which were feeding close to the coast. #orca #orcas #killerwhale #killerwhales @bbcearth #wildlifeplanet #wildplanet #discoverwildlife #ourplanetdaily #northernnorway #naturelovers with @goranehlme @paulnicklen @mitty @larsoivindknutsen @kyle.roepke @nathangarofalos @wolfmanrye @frederik.wolff - @hannestrager on Instagram

Norwegian orca spy hopping in the fjords. January 2018. #norge #norway #visittromsø #discovernorway #explorenorway #arctic #arcticcircle #winter #snorkel #whale #whales #orca #orcas #killerwhale #killerwhales #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #nikontop #nikon #ocean #fjord #fjords #norwegiannature #cetacean #optoutside #getoutside #getoutdoors #protectwhatyoulove - @henrysalas27 on Instagram

I love to watch you grow. Only in Patagonia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____________ #wildandfree #estancialaernestina #orca #orcaattack #earthcapture #marinemammals #underwaterlife #whaletattoo #orcatattoo #explore #planetearth #earthfever #earthfocus #wildlife #earthdaily - @krusical on Instagram

There are so many orcas around Ningaloo at the moment! @alexx.ocean says he had one of the best days of his life when he saw a group of ten recently. He managed to capture this amazing pic of four of them as they surfaced. - @protectningaloo on Instagram

- 🔥 Four curious Orcas 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Humbling encounters in stormy seas . . . . . . #sharethecoast #earthfocus #earthpix #explorecanada #tourcanada @canada #pnwonderland #canadasworld #imagesofcanada #britishcolumbia #explorebc #beautyofbc #beautyofnature #NikonCanada #sharevi #pnwparadise #sharecangeo #natgeowild #biggsarethebalance #the_folknature #wildlife_photography #wildlife_vision #wildlifephotography #discoverwildlife #wildlife #ournaturedays #master_gallery #folk_life_mood #killerwhale #folkmagazine #pnwonderland - @krisjonnes on Instagram

My intern @hellonickjones caught this picture of a minky whale which was playing in my bubbles as I was diving yesterday. As we say in the North expect nothing but be prepared for everything. - @roddiesloan on Instagram

Occasionally we get a big surprise on our maritime tours, but seeing Hvaldimir hanging out in a local fjord is up there with the best! 📷 @pete_veale - @pukkatravels on Instagram

- 🔥 Rising Orca 🔥

On Friday night, unbeknownst to us at the time, Rach and I witnessed a once in a lifetime bucket list event - the birth of an Orca. ⁣ ⁣ After getting wind that there were a couple of them in Breaker Bay, we drove down to find 7 of them just 10m from shore. I originally thought we were watching them flush out stingrays and feeding, but later learned what we actually saw unfold.⁣ ⁣ The pregnant mum-to-be rolled on to her side, birthing the calf whilst three others dove down and pushed it up to the surface for it’s first breath. They spent about 20 minutes in the shallows, helping the newborn figure out how to swim and breathe on it’s own. Meanwhile, a massive bull was sweeping back and forth about 60m offshore, guarding the mum, midwives and babies during the whole event before eventually leading them out to sea to swim off into the very typical Wellington sunset. - @geekazoid_nz on Instagram

The Southern Resident Orcas, J pod, visited Puget Sound Sunday and Monday, spending most of their time near Edmonds! #edmondsdowntown #edmondskindofday #edmondsbeacon #myedmondsnews #pnw #pnwonderland #edmondspage #edmondswaterfront #edmonds @pugetsoundexpress - @visitedmonds on Instagram

Today marks 50 years since the Orca now know as “Lolita” has been living at the Miami Seaqurium after being violently ripped from her family she was just 4 years old. For five decades she’s been confined to live in the smallest orca tank in the world. Despite repeated efforts to free her and send her back to her natal waters of the Salish sea in Washington State, the Seaqurium refuses to release her saying she’d never survive in the wild. But the plan is not to just abandon her in the open sea, but rather to a sanctuary in her natal waters where she’d have more room to swim and interact with her family pod that still lives there. - @louisaguirre on Instagram

Seconds before the hunt An #orca gets into position and ready for action. #orcinusorca #huntingstrategy #teamwork #bts #pelagiclife #mmpa & #buenavibra #ocean - @erick.higuera on Instagram

An amazing shot by @brianskerry of a Norwegian orca hunting herring. I love their expressive eyes so much. Norway youre on my bucket list to snorkel with orcas. Thatd be amazing!!!! Who agrees???? 😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #blackfish #seaworld #oneocean #orcaocean #captivitykills #dontbuyaticket #thecove #orcas #killerwhales #beauty #loroparque #marineland #marinelandantibes #shamu #wildlife #wildanimals #beneaththesurface #deathatseaworld #centerforwhaleresearch #wildorcas #nature #sealife - @orcabeauty on Instagram

What a day! A big thanks to all our guests who make it all possible everyday, and an even bigger thanks to the young lady who was wearing the lucky unicorn t-shirt that brought us the White Orca Tluk! . . . #adventuresbyhip #adventuretourism #oceancreatures #oceanadventure #sealife #marinelife #killerwhales #orcas #beautifulbc #getoutdoors #pnwonderland #biggsorca #blueplanet #yyj #explorevictoria #explorevancouverisland #Sooke #sharevi #sharethecoast #naturephotography #animalplanet #blueplanet #blackfish #intotheblue - @adventuresbyhip on Instagram

A fun trip in a warm summer rain today with 2 white sided dolphins, bald eagles, puffins, gannets, guillemots and murres. We are in a change over right now where the slower capelin feeders are moving out and the faster squid feeders are moving in. Squid feeding is very fast and exciting to watch! It was too rainy for pictures today so here is a shot of white sided dolphins from another of our trips. ‪#whales #whalewatching #trinitynl #bonavista #bonavistapeninsula #ExploreCanada #ExploreNL #fall #dolphins #bestkind #staycation #StayHomeYear2020 @newfoundlandlabrador @discoverygeonl @NLtweets - @seaofwhalesnl on Instagram

You are worth more than gold... Peaceful moment at the end of the day Next season starting The 23rd of October 2020 to end of January 2021. A unique experience to see or snorkel with these majestic animals.
.Orca’s, landscapes, artic light and Aurora borealis! Valhallaorcaexpedition@gmail.com or send us a text! . #orca #orcas #whalewatching #skjervoy#ocean #sea #whale #whales #cetacean #naturelover#traveller #photography #marinelife #arctic #adventure #norway #northernnorway #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeonearth#photographer#conservationphotography #protectouroceans #Marinlife #sealovers #destinationphotographer #photooftheday #marinelife - @valhallaorcaexpedition on Instagram

- An Orca picture I found on the internet in the style of Tim Burton (also looking for ways to improve)

🐬J57 is a boy!🎉⁣ ⁣ “Updating our recent announcement concerning J35s new calf, J57: we can confirm that it is male. This feisty young boy was seen last evening, September 22, near Point Roberts, Washington. He was photographed rolling, spyhopping, and swimming alongside his mother, who was actively foraging for food. ⁣ ​⁣ J57 was estimated to have been born on September 4 and is the second viable calf of mother, J35, Tahlequah. J57s brother, J47, was born in 2010. J35 also gave birth to a calf in 2018, which died; she carried her deceased calf for 17 days before letting it go.​⁣ ​⁣ J57 is a very welcome addition. He is robust and appears healthy.⁣”⁣ ⁣ 📸 @hysazu Sara Hysong-Shimazu/Mayas Legacy⁣ and the Pacific Whale Watch Association.⁣ ⁣ 🐬Confirmation: Center for Whale Research @centerforwhaleresearch ⁣ ⁣ #jpod⁣ #srkw⁣ #southernresidentorcas⁣ ⁣ - @pnwprotectors on Instagram

Косатки никогда не нападают на людей в дикой природе, но 2020 необычный год. ⠀ Совершенно нетипичное поведение для этих умнейших животных началось в июле в Гибралтарском проливе. Косатки приплывают в этот район за тунцом в летний и осенний период. Обычно встречи с этими животными вызывают восторг. Но в этом году он быстро сменялся на страх. ⠀ Косатки сначала спокойно плыли рядом с судном и радовали людей своим присутствием, а потом начинали окружать и кусать рулевое перо и киль яхт. Атаки продолжались от 20 минут и более 60 минут. В одном из случаев косатки оторвали кусок пера и оставили экипаж без управления. Капитан позвонил спасателям со словами: «На нас напали косатки!» ⠀ Почему они начали атаковать яхты? Ученые предположили, что такое поведение связано со стрессом. Есть мнение, что косатки разозлились на нас и у них есть на это много причин. Популяция в Гибралтарском проливе находится под угрозой исчезновения - их осталось менее 50 особей. Тунец, за которым они приплывают – также становится все более редким. Косатки буквально вынуждены соперничать с людьми за еду. Ходили слухи, что рыбаки нападали на косаток. Тунец в наше время – «золотая» рыба... ⠀ В Гибралтарском проливе большой судоходный трафик, а вместе с этим много шума и загрязнений. Во время пандемии были введены различные ограничения и трафик уменьшился. Сейчас все возобновляется – возможно и это злит косаток. Они успели привыкнуть к «лучшей» жизни, когда наш мир уменьшил натиск на их владения. ⠀ Конечно, это всего лишь теории. Реальную причину знают только сами косатки. Учитывая, что это очень умные и социальные животные – стресс и злость вполне могут объяснить такое поведение. В стаях косаток были замечены малыши. Возможно, взрослые особи хотели таким образом защитить своих детей. ⠀ Нападения на яхты – это лишь верхушка айсберга. Короли океанов чем-то недовольны и уже открыто это показывают. Ученые считают важным решать причины такого поведения, а не последствия. Очень надеемся, что так и будет. А вы что думаете? Косатки пытаются преподнести людям урок? #косатки #океан #природа - @freerussianwhales on Instagram

‘Got my bad baby by my heavenly side’ - Momma orca singing - @jessekleo on Instagram

. ⚫️ 🎁🎉🎊⚫️ . Sorteamos este neopreno equip talla 5 de nuestro sponsor @orcasportswear Para participar: 1. Dar me gusta a la publicación 2. Menciona a 2 amig@s 3. Sigue a @alusigmapenotatriatlon 4. Comparte este post en tu historia . Se puede comentar tantas veces como quieras. La talla no se puede cambiar. El viernes día 2 de octubre anunciaremos el ganador. Suerte 🍀 🍀 . #alusigma #peñotadental #inelco2001 #bizkaialde #bizkaia #HGBsports #psi #suministrospsi #esdelidl #orbea #scientificnutrition #sporcks #batuwear #spiuk #orca #oofos #speedsix #speedsixwheels - @alusigmapenotatriatlon on Instagram

Всем привет. Интересные встречи с замечательными людьми. Поднимались в горы в северной Индии. В глубокой деревушке местные рано по-утру зашугутились. Что за хрень, рис никто не идёт окучивать? Далай-Лама приезжает - учение местным даровать и на мозги про карму капать. Это уже было выше наших сил, пришлось затусить с деревенскими. Дальше больше, наш маршрут совпал с лидером буддийского мира. Новая деревня, новое учение, кучу фоток совместных сделали. Удивила простота во всем и даже в одежде - обычная накидка рыжая. А где же килограммы золота на шее и голове, сотни халдеев со всяческими флагами и мистическими штуковинами? В перерывах монахи ходят, но не подаяния отбирают, а лепешки всем раздают и в бумажные стаканчики чай с молоком и маслом разливают. Впал я в безмолвие и уставился на дикий народ. Китай. Транзитный аэропорт. Стоим, разглядываем китайскую мамашу, которая прицепила на два поводка мелких близняшек, а они вокруг её скачут и пищат. Неожиданно сзади похлопывание по плечу, оборачиваюсь, куда смотреть? Кругом чумазики. Сфокусировал взгляд - Таня, она же @ivan_zaugolnik, из Новосибирска. Пару раз вместе на Алтае тусили. Китайские практики да медицину учили. Она переводчица - китайский знает лучше самих любителей скушать всё, на чем остановился голодный взгляд. Возвращала школьников с китайской практики. Естественно воспоминания и селфи на телефон. С Оксаной, она же @oxanasuhaya, мы тоже на Алтае познакомились, у китайцев вместе в спортлагере учились. Она крута, в самом лучшем значении этого слова, возглавляет федерацию цигун, ушу и китайской медицины в Чебоксарах. Я даже плохо представляю где это, ну явно не в Мурманской области 😀. В том году она нас сгоношила и мы двинули в Китай друг другу под кожу иголки загонять. Как это возможно - спустя несколько лет и через тысячи километров встретится на расстоянии 9 часов полёта от Москвы? Блин, опять Камчатка, Нину встретили, она там живёт. До этого вместе на Алтае тусили много лет назад. Так она тоже ушу занимается. Ну конечно мы уехали с икрой и фигурками божеств медвежьего рая. Продолжение ниже. - @paklyanovvictor on Instagram

🌊🌊 #art #coloredpencil #drawing #artcontest51k - @yamit_art on Instagram

🐋 What a great afternoon on the Bay of Fundy! 🐋 Our 1:30pm departure had the pleasure of spending time with 3 Minke whales and to our surprise, Chevron the Humpback, who was hanging out amongst the inner islands! 🐋 The Quest spent over an hour with Chevron as the whale swam slowly through the mouth of the River, feeding on the plentiful herring at 100 down. What a great day!! #bayoffundy #StAndrewsNB #StAndrewsbythesea #NB #ExploreNB #DiscoverNB #NewBrunswick #ExploreCanada #Canada #FamilyBusiness #ThreeGenerations #SupportLocal #WhaleWatching #Humpback #Whale #Wildlife #WhaleTail #Stunning #ILoveStAndrewsNB - @islandquestmarine on Instagram

@PaulNicklen and I have embarked at last on a journey that will bring us around the world to where coastal communities and threatened ecosystems are standing on the frontlines of climate change and exploitation. But before we set sail on SeaLegacy 1, we’ll be crossing Canada’s breathtaking wilds and I cannot wait to share this country’s beauty with all of you along the way. Armed with our cameras, passports, and face masks, we are looking forward towards a sustainable future and I fully believe that, despite how difficult this year has been for all of us and especially those in our world’s most marginalized societies, hope is on the horizon. With my team @SeaLegacy and @OnlyOne, we now have the backing of a global community of dedicated conservationists and advocates for justice and I couldn’t be more grateful to all of you for your steadfast support of the work we do. #turningthetide #canada - @mitty on Instagram

Happy Friday! Hope your weekend is a splash!! #summer #weekend #splash #killerwhale #SJI #whalewatchpark #limeklinlighthouse #zoomlens - @sanjuansafaris on Instagram

🐬🐬 buddies. swipe 👉🏽 for a closer look. Can’t watch these guys without having a huge smile on your face. 🐬😃🐬😃 #dolphin #glassywater #hellofrom #lagunabeach - @smitherspix on Instagram

Im not lying that I was nervous about stepping into the water with killer whales. But the feeling when they got closer and to really see their full size is pure joy. This was my first happy picture despite the poor visibility. Thanks guys for awesome day 🙏🏻💯 . 📷 Canon 70D . . #norge #norway #lofoten #lofotenislands #ilovenorway #landscape #nature #wilderness #canon #teamcanon #mycanonstory #liveforthestory #wildlife #world #orca #photography #landscapephotography #travelphotography #travel #adventure #explore #exploremore - @emil_nord on Instagram

Killer whales have inspired both fear and fascination for generations. In Iceland, little is known about the status of the killer whale population, in part because there has never been a long-term research study to monitor it. The #Earthwatch expedition Killer Whales and their Prey is the first long-term study to look at the diet of killer whales as an indication of their overall health and survival. Knowing whether killer whales are solely dependent on Icelands herring stock will help scientists to understand potential threats to this species and to better protect them. #killerwhales #orca #iceland #research #conservation #environment #science #citizenscience #wildlife #nature - @earthwatch on Instagram

Talk about being watched... #worldorcaday - @jchauser on Instagram

📸 by @shetlandwithlaurie • Tag us @VisitShetland or #VisitShetland to be featured! • • • #visitshetland #shetland #colsie #hygge hyggelife #discoverunder1k #scottishbloggers #pathport #dametraveler #somewheretravel #sheisnotlost #scotland_insta #thisisscotland #travelscotland #shetlandislands #scotlandisnow #scotlandshots #hillwalking #shetlandponies #nordic #visitscotland #culturetrip #somewheretravel #iamatraveller #gltlove #shetlandislands - @visitshetland on Instagram

. مطاردة حتى الموت! ‏لقطات يستعرض الحوت القاتل فيها قوته وإصراره على إنجاز مهمته، فرغم وزنه الهائل نراه هنا يقفز إلى ارتفاع يفوق 4 أمتار في مناورة مميته لإمساك هذا الدلفين الوحيد حتى تمكن منه ‏الصور: Christopher Swann - @natgeomagarab on Instagram

Orca. @tofinowhalecentre - @rtia on Instagram

@sanjuanislandoutfitters - Did you know that orcas are actually the worlds largest dolphins? Did you know its also not incorrect to call them whales? Their taxonomic group, cetacea, includes all whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Any cetacean can be called a whale, it is just more specific to call dolphins, dolphins and porpoises, porpoises! 🤷🏼‍♀️🐳🐬 . . 📷@sarahmccull . #whales #whale #travel #nature #ocean #orca #wildlifephotography #wildlife #killerwhale #adventure #underwaterworld #underwater #animal #explore #whalewatching #orcas #whalewatch #wildlifelovers #cetacean #sanjuanisland #sanjuanislands #pnw #washington #Pacificnw #pacificnorthwest #travel #wildlifeconservation - @sanjuanislands on Instagram

Behind the Scenes filming Orcas in the San Juan Islands with a high speed zodiac. . . . @sheets_studios @sanjuansafaris @bdanncreative @annethene @nataleretzlaff @freeflysystems @teradek @reddigitalcinema #8k #redhelium #visitseattle #orcas #whales #sanjuanislands #nature #landscape #publiclands #nationalpark #ocean #water #filming #video #photography #photo #filmproduction #sheetsstudios #pnw #wonderlust #tourism #travel - @ryanjonsheets on Instagram

This little beauty (another cheeky calf) was worth the horrendous bar crossing... he was breaching in the massive swell as we came out the bar. 🐳 💦 🐳 #whalewatchingtweedcoast #whalewatchinggoldcoast on board #tweedgoldcoastdivecharters #tweedwhalewatching #australia_oz #igersgoldcoast #igersqueensland #ig_discover_australia #ig_australia_ #tv_australia #tweedcoastscoop #tweedexperiencesnetwork #thetweed_nsw #abcmyphoto #humpbackwhale #charterboatwhatcharterboat #Whales_australia #exploringaustralia #aussie_images #aussiephotos #igersaustraliaofficials #puregoldcoast #dailybaileynsw #destinationtweed #northernrivers_nsw #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #fiftyshades_of_nature #whalelove #thelifeofwhales - @timtam_75 on Instagram

Please call 0800 733 6722 if you see orca around New Zealand. Thank you! - @orcaresearchtrust on Instagram

The Breach! The Oceans Initiative Canadian field team struck gold yesterday. @RyanTidman and @CaptWillson were spending the morning with some herring bait balls near some feeding humpback whales when suddenly a pod of transient orcas appeared. Attention quickly turned to the orcas, and within seconds they were breaching and tail slapping, making their presence known. It wasnt until nearly an hour later that @RyanTidman checked his camera to review images to find this breach frozen in time. Swipe to see this powerful image in all its glory. 📸 @ryantidman / @oceansinitiative - @oceansinitiative on Instagram

- Killer whales

Are you looking to see the Orcas on your visit? 😍 We’re lucky to get regular visits in spring and summer giving people the opportunity to see them thrive in their natural habitat. Of course, we can never guarantee when or where they will pop up, but it makes it even MORE special when they do! We would highly recommend keeping up with @shetland_nature or booking a tour! - 📸: @shetland_nature - #VisitUnst - @visitunst on Instagram

- orcas

T046B coming in hot on a harbour seal 😮 This matriarch was seen hunting south west of Sombrio point on September 16th on research vessel Mike1 #centerforwhaleresearch Credit: @markmallesonphotography . . . . #princeofwhales #salishsea #exploreBC #bcwildlife #pacificnorthwest #1percentftp #hellobc #wildlifephotography #tourismvancouverisland #explorevi #ecotourism #whalewatching #BCtourismmatters #destinationbc #pnw #salishseaorcas #blackfish #wildorca #thanksbutnotanks #biggsarethebalance - @princeofwhaleswhalewatching on Instagram

A rare visit from K pod this afternoon. They were travelling up the coast off Tofino. We saw them briefly before the wind picked up. Always a treat to see the SRKW’s. ▫️▫️▫️ Photo: @jftofino #tofino #srkw #kpod - @tofinowhalecentre on Instagram

- Dotwork orcas - ink on paper

- Arctic Circle

J53 “Kiki” catching some air yesterday! Photo by: R. Hayden SSOS Via: @salishseaorcasquad - @alleverythingdolphin on Instagram

Did you know that the CA51’s starred in the pilot episode of The Blue Planet (original) that aired on September 12th 2001? — 12 million UK viewers watch the episode that had a segment focused on gray whale predations by killer whales based in Monterey Bay. It shows matriarch Star, as a young mom, including CA51A Aurora (who was still a young whale traveling with her mothers pod). I think CA51B Orion can also be seen as a small calf (someone correct me on that if I’m wrong). Bumper was not yet born. Just a little neat piece of CA killer whale history for ya on this Thursday night! Photos by @adam_ernster Aboard @newportcoastaladventure . . . . #whalewatch #whalewatching #orcas #orca #orcas #orcinusorca #killerwhale #artofvisuals #travel #orcinusorca #wildlifephotography #earth #saveourorcas #biggsarethebalance #Monterey #seesb #newportbeach #california #cali #CA51 - @caliblackfish on Instagram

What can a bit of killer whale poop tell us about the state of our local orcas? Loads.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Just from a sample, scientists were supporting at the @uofwa can determine an orcas identity, sex, how stressed they are, and even where they are getting their salmon. Remarkable, right?!? ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Were hopeful this type of information will drive change and help protect one of Americas most endangered species.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Link in bio to read our latest piece.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 📷: Jane Cogan University of Washingtons Center for Conservation Biology Norris Palmer ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ /////////⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀ ⁠⠀⁠⠀ #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #killerwhales #orcas #salmon - @vulcaninc on Instagram

Da er vi snart tilbake med hval & arktisk safari og våre RIB båter! Du blir med oss fra Tromsø Sentrum i vår katamaran , når vi kommer frem til hval feltet vil vi kle deg opp med varme flytedrakter og du får gå om bord i RIB-båtene for et nært og spesielt møte med hvalene!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ Soon enough we will be back with our Whale & Arctic Wildlife Safari, including our Rigid Inflatable Boat excursion! You will leave Tromsø city center in the catamaran and, when we reach the whales site, you will dress warm and move to the RIB boats for a close encounter!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #visittromso #tromso #nordnorge #norgesferie #arcticcircle #arcticexpedition #arctictravelcompany ⁠ - @arcticexpedition.no on Instagram

We are still moving forwards to the next season ! Let’s keep our fingers crossed 🤞 Next season starting The 23rd of October 2020 to end of January 2021. A unique experience to see or snorkel with these majestic animals.
.Orca’s, landscapes, artic light and Aurora borealis! Valhallaorcaexpedition@gmail.com or send us a text! . #orca #orcas #whalewatching #killerwhale #ocean #sea #whale #whales #cetacean #killerwhales#traveller #photography #marinelife #arctic #adventure #norway #northernnorway #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #freediving #photographer#snorkeling🐠 #protectouroceans #freediver #sealovers #destinationphotographer #snorkling #marinelife - @valhallaorcaexpedition on Instagram

Traffic in the fjord ! We cross our fingers that the situation gets better and moving forwards ... Next season starting The 23rd of October 2020 to end of January 2021. A unique experience to see or snorkel with these majestic animals.
.Orca’s, landscapes, artic light and Aurora borealis! Valhallaorcaexpedition@gmail.com or send us a text! . #orca #orcas #killerwhale #skjervoy#ocean #sea #whale #whales #cetacean #naturelover#traveller #photography #marinelife #arctic #adventure #norway #northernnorway #snorkling #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeonearth#photographer#underwaterlife #protectouroceans #Marinlife #sealovers #destinationphotographer #diving #diver - @valhallaorcaexpedition on Instagram

Things have finally cleared up, and just in time for us to catch up with the T046Bs 🤩 If you look closely you will see that Tluks rostrum (nose) is beginning to darken! 📸 Credit: Marie OShaughnessy *photos cropped and zoomed . . . . #princeofwhales #WeArePWWA #salishsea #exploreBC #bcwildlife #pacificnorthwest #1percentftp #hellobc #wildlifephotography #tourismvancouverisland #explorevi #ecotourism #whalewatching #BCtourismmatters #destinationbc #pnw #salishseaorcas #blackfish #wildorca #thanksbutnotanks #biggsarethebalance - @princeofwhaleswhalewatching on Instagram

- black dolphins

- F A T F I N - C A 1 7 1 B - is an orphaned adult male killer whale. Born around the turn of the century he has become a favorite of California whale watchers. Orphaned at a very young age when his mother died in the early 2000’s his survival is actually very uncommon for a whale orphaned so young. He is frequently seen traveling alone but is also sighted with other orphaned males, or sometimes with other CA Biggs matrilines. — Fatfin is easily identifiable by his thicc dorito shaped dorsal fin and his unusually slim eye patch. He is most frequently spotted in Monterey Bay, but has been seen as far north as British Colombia. Last seen on Saturday, we are excited to see where this badass whale will pop up next! Photos by @ericaustinyee Aboard @discoverywhalewatch . . . . . #whalewatch #whalewatching #orcas #orca #orcas #orcinusorca #killerwhale #artofvisuals #travel #orcinusorca #wildlifephotography #earth #saveourorcas #biggsarethebalance #monterey #montereybay #california #cali #CA171B #Fatfin #discoverywhalewatch #planetearth #toppredator #killerwhales #killerwhalesofinstagram - @caliblackfish on Instagram

La fin de la présence d’orques et dauphins dans des delphinariums inadaptés. La ministre de la Transition écologique, #BarbaraPompilii, a déclaré ce mardi la fin progressive des animaux sauvages dans les cirques itinérants, des delphinariums, ou encore, la fin de lélevage de visons dAmérique pour les fourrures. Un tournant majeur pris par le gouvernement, qui souhaite mettre un terme à la fascination ancestrale pour ces êtres sauvages ne se traduise plus par des situations où lon favorise leurs captivités par rapport à leur bien être, a déclaré la ministre. Un vent de liberté et un respect des animaux qui ne fera pas de mal à notre planète. À lire sur marieclaire.fr : Le gouvernement annonce la fin progressive des animaux sauvages dans les cirques itinérants par Christine Vainqueur Photo : une mère orque et son petit, bondissant hors de leau, au Canada. / Getty Images #animaux #animals #saveplanet #orques #killerwhale #savageanimals #animauxsauvages #ecology #ecologie #protectanimals - @marieclairefr on Instagram

The gorgeous AT6 Egagutak of the Chugach Transients population! 📸: Wendy.R via the North Gulf Oceanic Society Facebook page. (Please let me know if there is a way I can better credit this photographer!) ◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾ This group only numbers 7 individuals. Check out my story on them for some more info! ◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾◾ #orcinusorca #orca #orcas #killerwhale #killerwhales #wildorca #wildorcas #dolphins #cetacean #cetaceans #beautiful #blackfish #thanksbutnotanks #anticap #theybelonginthesea #wildlifephotography #oceanphotography #whalephotography #whalewatching #chugachtransients #transientkillerwhales #transientorcas #at1transients - @theybelong_inthesea on Instagram

Absolutely incredible shots taken by @wikstrom_photography during one of his Waterproof Expedition tours last winter in Northern Norway🐳 - @killer_whales on Instagram

- @save_the_killer_whales on Instagram

Killer whales off Victoria in July 2017 #canadianwildlife #killerwhales #killerwhale #killerwhalesofinstagram #orcas #orcasofinstagram #oceanlife #britishcolumbiawildlife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeonearth #whales #whalesofinstagram #nature #amerturephotography #tourismbristishcolombia #whalewatching - @dfoldeak on Instagram

It was a wild morning on the water! We saw the Transient Killer Whales T041’s, T109B’s and T109C’s porpoising at a high rate of speed down the coast. This photo was taken on the outside of Wickaninnish Island. ▫️▫️▫️ 📷: @jennifersteven #tofino #killerwhales #yourtofino - @tofinowhalecentre on Instagram

Orcas of Baja California Sur. We have so much to learn from them. October 2019 BCS MEXICO . . . . . #orca #mexico #travel #explore #ocean #cabosanlucas #bajacaliforniasur #underwaterphotography #underwaterworld #yourshotphotographer #sonyrx100 #youarewhereyouneedtobe - @fernietow on Instagram

Today was one of the best days of the season!! @whales_orcas @meikon.com.hk @seafrogs.com.hk @saltedline_team @sonyalpha @sony @sonyprofilmmaking @toptarifa #meikonhousing #meikon #saltedline #seafrogs #videoshoot #videomaker #sunset #cadizfornia #moviemaker #underwater #whales #orcas #killerwhales #ballenas #whalesandorcas #Tarifa #andaluciaturismo #surfing #dolphins #filmmaking #filmaker #cadiz #andalucia #sebsvideos - @sebsvideos on Instagram

Night Swimming. Link in bio. #seattle #seattleart #pacificnorthwest #pacificnorthwestart #orca #orcas #orcaart #natureart #scenicart #nightswimming #seascapeart #artforsale #supportartists #instart #instartist #digitalillustration #digitalart #digitaldrawing #digitaldraw #freelanceillustrator #illustrationartists #illustrationdigital - @james_ward_illustrations on Instagram

We try our best, okay you guys? - Pol & Jenny - @thezone913 on Instagram

Delfin Austral, un regalo de Tierra del Fuego. - @paulinapelu on Instagram

If you havent seen our WOW photo gallery series, we encourage you to take a look. Our skilled field staff has taken so MANY genuinely spectacular photographs! These four galleries represent a tiny sample of what we have in our immense photo database taken during our 44 years of studying these amazing whales. Enjoy! #centerforwhaleresearch #orcas #killerwhales #pacificnorthwest #southernresidentkillerwhales #southernresidentorcas #amazingphotography #wildlifephotography #whaleresearch #sanjuanislands #orcasurvey - @centerforwhaleresearch on Instagram

Can you spot the jellyfish? 😝🦑🐙 #orca #jellyfish #killerwhale #oceanphotography #vesterålen - @norwegianorcasurvey on Instagram

An amazing orca sighting in Resurrection Bay yesterday!! The orcas were extremely active right out from Lowell Point and one of our passengers captured this epic breach! We’ve been very lucky to have seen killer whales for the past 7 days in a row, very rare for this time of year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷: @alicecaterpillar ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #majormarinetours #seward #alaska #travelAlaska #sewardalaska #kenaifjords #optoutside #exploremore #showupforAK #wildlife #kenaifjordsnationalpark #kenaifjordsnps #sewardalaska #whales #killerwhales #orcas #tbt - @majormarinetours on Instagram

We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back from whence we came. #orcas #killerwhale #killerwhales #whales #ocean #wildlife #animals #nature #orcawhale #wildlifephotography #dolphins #seaworld #whalewatching #dolphin #blackfish #orcaencounter #orcawhales #marinemammals #anacortes #washington - @kyle_lee23 on Instagram

Happy Endangered Species Day! You can download this profile pic to show your support for saving species and find other ways to take part at www.endangeredspeciesday.org. #endangeredspeciesday #stopextinction - @endangeredspeciescoalition on Instagram

“BREACH!” . . . A playful Orca Calf breached multiple times during this foggy Day Trip last season. As the fog began to lift, our guides could hear the faint blows in the distance. Everyday out on the water is different, and you never know what special event might occur. Check out the trips we offer at kayakbc.ca 👈🏼! #kayakingwithwhales #orca #killerwhale #kayaking #seakayaking #wildlife #vancouverisland - @northislandkayak on Instagram

🐋The greyhounds of the sea, Fin whales can swim up to 40km/h! 😲 #bayoffundy #atlanticbubble #socialdistancing #standrewsbythesea #standrewsnb #newbrunswick #explorenb #whalewatching #supportlocal #familybusiness #discovernb #maritimephotography #conservation #whale #eastcoast #islandquest #islandquestmarine #local #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nbwhalewatching #nbwhales @standrewsbytheseanb @destinationnb @mynewbrunswick @discovernewbrunswick @newbrunswicknature @explore_newbrunswick @photography_newbrunswick @cpawsnb @canada @explorecanada @imagesofcanada @algonquinstandrews @taramanor @stakennedyinn @treadwellinn @chrisaerni - @islandquestmarine on Instagram

“Essentially what photography is.... is life lit up.” – Sam Abell La naturaleza siendo iluminada... Un grupo de orcas con los primeros rayos de luz.... Nature beeing lit.... Orcas with the first morning light rays.... #orca #killerwhale #whale #ballenas #ballenaasesina #orcas #orcapod #alaska #whales #love #pic #bestofthelastfrontierstate #natgeoyourshot #marinewildlife #sealovers #nikon #wildlife #marine #pelagiclife #wildlifephotography #alaskanationalparks #thelastfrontier #nature #naturealaska #sealife #travelalaska #predator #sharingalaska - @fix4eyes on Instagram

Welcome to the world little one! 💙 Repost from @salishseaorcas: Everyone, meet J57! Official date of birth: September 4th, 2020 (Photo by Katie, Center for Whale Research) #JoinThePod - @davidsuzukifdn on Instagram

Thanks to @wmckenziephotography for this photo and description from a recent trip with us. There’s something mystical about whales. It affects me deeply each time I see one. A group of orca whales appearing in the soft rolling, and beautiful blue waves with fog in the distance was breathtaking. This one appeared so silently beside the boat that all we heard was a breath. . . . #gonorthisland #visitporthardy #explorevancouverisland #explorebc #explorecanada #indigenousbc #indigenouscanada #destinationindigenous #vancouverisland #whalewatching #wildlifephotography #featured_wildlife #orca #killerwhale #biggs - @coastalrainforestsafaris on Instagram

- Beautiful British Columbia

It may be smoky out there, but that doesn’t seem to stop these Transient/Bigg’s Killer Whales from having some fun! 📸 Photos taken with zoom lens and cropped. #transientorcas #transientkillerwhales #killerwhales #orcas #salishseaorcas #salishsea #breachingwhales #ocean #sea #bewhalewise #respectwhales #respectocean #protectthesea #whalewatching #vancouverwhalewatch #pnw #britishcolumbia #beautifulbc #wildlife #wildlifephotography #vancouver - @susanne.e.davies on Instagram

We still have spots left for our 12pm departure this Saturday and Sunday😁. Book through our website (link in bio) or give our office a call (604-274-9565). #whalewatching #whales #orca #transientkillerwhales #killerwhale #vancouverwhalewatch #wildlife #wildlifephotography #explorebc #vancouver #richmond #steveston #canada #bc #golocal - @vanwhalewatch on Instagram

We are jumping for joy at being shortlisted for the prestigious RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards in the Coasts and Waters category. Its a real honour and testament to the amazing people and communities we have worked with along the trail. #thisonesforyou Its a privilege to be shortlisted alongside such fantastic organisations, in particular our friends at @arran.coast - our most southerly site on the trail. #goodluck to everyone nominated! . . . . . . . #hebrideanwhaletrail #hwdt_org #hebrides #coastsandwater #yearofcoastsandwaters2020 #ycw2020 #immerseyoursenses #dolphin #dolphins #marineconservation #marinetourism #visitouterhebrides #visitscotland #scotlandisnow #scotland #scotlandtravel #wildscotland #wildlifewatching #wildlifephotography #rspb_love_nature #rspb_scotland - @hebrideanwhaletrail on Instagram

- Aeons

Got to fulfill one of my dreams this weekend of seeing whales out in the wild. * * #vancouver #victoriaisland #canada #wildlife #whales #whalewatching #nature #orcas #humpbackwhale - @em_keano on Instagram

Wildlife is something that evokes many different emotions in people. Sometimes excitement rushes through my blood as the sight of a humpback whale breaching out of the water leaves me in disbelief. Other times, thankfulness is felt when a common dolphin turns on its side to lock eyes with me. However the feeling of pure serenity is one that I cherish most. Only a few times have I felt completely untroubled by the bounds of life to really enjoy a moment in pure peace. Time seems to slow to a crawl as these moments of bliss fill my being. One of these times was with the T124A’s last summer. No big seal hunt, or breach fest was needed to make this moment perfect. Just a couple of simple breaths as the oceans top predator calmly swam through the mercury seas of the Salish 🌲 . . . . . . #whalewatch #whalewatching #outerisland #outerislandexcursions #sanjuans #sanjuanislands #orcas #orcasisland #washingtonstate #orca #orcas #orcinusorca #killerwhale #artofvisuals #travel - @adam_ernster on Instagram

We have our annual Orcas and Auroras Photo Tour happening November 14-20th 2020 where you can swim with wild Orcas in the Norwegian Arctic! There’s 5/8 spots available! Hope to see some of you join 😄 Be sure to message us for details #orcas #orca #wildlife #wildlifephotography #phototour #arctic - @articaphototours on Instagram

In between two small skerries/rocks with big swell, wind and tide we had three big males patrolling back and forth, the surface of the water was extremely choppy, down under the visibility was very poor due to all the air in the water caused by waves hitting the rocks, Paul, Cristina, Christina Lehmkuhl and I where hanging out floating in the surface which felt like being inside a washing machine! Nearly impossible to see anything underwater....but from time to time the visibility got clear.......and there they where... The Three Amigos ! with @waterproofinternational, @sea_legacy, @paulnicklen, @cristinamittermier, @hannestrager, #naturalhistorydk, @waterproof_expeditions, @frederikwolffteglhus, @larsoivindknutsen, @andersdrud, @tusadiving - @goranehlme on Instagram

T137A celebrating after a successful seal hunt with the fam a few days ago. - @karaclindsay on Instagram

- By the sea

T37A “Volker” spy-hopping with one of her young calves, T37A4 “Crinkle”. While Volker is the matriarch and leader of her family, she’s also proven to be a killer whale supermum, giving birth to five healthy calves in just 12 years. Female orcas will typically have one calf every 3-10 years, with an average of 5 years, but Volker has twice given birth to a new calf just two years after the previous one; an impressive feat considering a killer whale’s gestation period can be up to 18 months long. It goes to show what’s possible when an orca population is supported with a plentiful supply of seals, sea lions and porpoises to feed on. T37A’s five offspring are T37A1 Inyo (2007), T37A2 Inky (2009), T37A3 Spinnaker (2013), T37A4 Crinkle (2015), and her newest calf, T37A5 (2019), not yet named. With 2 years between her first two calves, and then 4 years, 2 years and 4 years between her successive calves, there seems to be a pattern emerging! If Volker continues to follow this pattern, she’s due to have another calf next year. Only time will tell! • Caption: @inherentlywild Photo: @_captain_andrew - @inherentlywild on Instagram

Happy Humpback Whale splashing around and having a great time today! 🐋✨🐋✨🐋✨🐋 . .. . 📸: @loriannah #humpbackwhaledanapoint #humpback #happyhumpback #humpbacksofinstagram #humpbackwhale @mydanapoint @danapoint_harbor @danapointchamber #danapoint #danapointharbor #whalewatching #breathtaking #californiathroughmylens #adventureawaits #adventuremobile #acolorstory #thehappynow #whalewatching #visitcalifornia #abc7eyewitness #sanclemente #lagunabeach #sailaway #wanderlust #explore #adventurer #wheretonext #danawharf #ktla5news - @danawharf on Instagram

Campbell River, British Columbia #hellobc #explore #explorebc #explorecanada #explorecanada #exploretocreate #explorer #nature #discover #discoverbc #discovercanada #discoverwilderness #pnw #pnwlife #pnwonderland #pacificnorthwest #pacific #naturelovers #naturephotography #orca #killerwhale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #amazing #portrait #pictureoftheday #dolphin #chiefwhalespotter #animal -------- Use #justcanadathings to get featured -------- Credit: @martin_ryer - @canadathings_ on Instagram

Finally I was out on the boats when these guys were in town. Best office view #orca#kaikoura#kaikouranz#blackandwhite#wildlife#killerwhale#killerwhales#dolphinencounter#orcas#wildlifephotography - @begbielb on Instagram

Have a lovely weekend! 🖤 Photo by @eclipse_j41 - #dolphin #dolphins #cetacean #cetaceans #whale #whales #orca #orcas #blackfish #killerwhale #ocean #sea #marinelife #love #nature #beautiful #travel #savethewhales #iceland #discoverocean #dontbuyaticket #parktoplanet #nofishnoblackfish #anticap #marinebiology #mammals #wildlifepics #nature - @whales_orcas on Instagram

Meet the Northern Resident Orcas 🐋 On this particular day, they were swimming with some pacific white-sided dolphins, and being super social/playful. For the first time ever, we got to listen to them talking to each other under the water! So magical ✨ #whales - @nellybex on Instagram

Happy Labour Day! #killerwhale #orca #transientkillerwhales #whalewatching #whales #vancouver #steveston #richmond #canada #explorebc #labourday #golocal #ownbackyard #salishsea #marinewildlife #wildlifephotography - @vanwhalewatch on Instagram

🌊🐳Maybe that’s what all the tail slapping has been about.☺️🐳💦🐳💦🐳🐳💦Yes, let’s do everything in our power to ensure the wellness of this very special mother J35 Tahlequah and calf J57 as well as the entire J, K, and Lpods to thrive. Please send your letters via link in my IG profile.💙🙏🏽💙🙏🏽 #Repost @salishseaorcasquad with @get_repost ・・・ J57 pictured with mom J35. @centerforwhaleresearch Official comments: “J35s new calf appeared healthy and precocious, swimming vigorously alongside its mother in its second day of free-swimming life. We know that it was not born today because its dorsal fin was upright, and we know that it takes a day or two to straighten after being bent over in the womb, so we assign its birthday as September 4, 2020.” 📷 Picture by Katie Jones/Centre for Whale Research - @peggy_oki on Instagram

J35 “Tahlequah” and “J42 Echo” double breaching! ⁣ ⁣ 📸: @hysazu⁣ 🐬J35 & J42⁣ ⁣ #whale #whales #whalewatching #whaleshark #killerwhale #humpbackwhale #whaletail #savethewhales #killerwhales #whalesharks #humpbackwhales #bostonwhaler #whaletattoo #spermwhale #belugawhale #whalebeach #whaleart #whaleandzhoumeow #whalers #whalez - @whale.ingram on Instagram

Вы слышали про косатку по имени «Бабуля»? Сегодня четверг - время рубрики #история_одного_дельфина и я решила рассказать вам об уникальной косатки долгожительнице ⠀ Впервые ее встретили в 1971 году. Бабуля (или Granny) из популяции Южно-резидентных косаток, обитающих у берегов США и Канады. В далёкие 70-е годы только начались исследования местных косаток и Бабуля была одна из первых идентифицированных особей. Ей присвоили номер J2. ⠀ На тот момент учёные предположили, что Бабуля родилась примерно в 1911 году. Это мнение основывалось на факте, что с ней путешествовал самец J1, Руфлс. Обе косатки были взрослыми, самцу по внешним признакам был около 20 лет. Учёные предположили, что он сын Бабули, и так как она больше не давала потомство, был сделан вывод, что у неё уже наступила менопауза. Да, у косаток она тоже есть - наступает в возрасте около 40 лет. Именно по этим данным был сделан вывод, что она родилась в 1911 году. ⠀ Позже учёные начали сомневаться, что Руфлс был сыном Бабули, и выдвинули новое предположение - что он был ее братом. В этом случае дата рождения Бабули ближе к 1942 году. Выяснить точный возраст наверняка оказалось невозможным и до сих пор это остаётся загадкой. ⠀ Бабуля была матриархом стаи J и считается самой старейшей косаткой в популяции. В семье косаток все живут по правилам, установленным матриархом. На протяжении десятков лет Бабуля руководила семейством и передавала свои знания. ⠀ В 2017 году она ушла. По максимальным оценкам ей было около 105 лет, по минимальным 74. Она прожила долгую жизнь. ⠀ Я помню тот день, когда Бабуля ушла. Было грустно осознавать, что ее больше нет, но эта новость не была неожиданной...она была старенькой. Более печально узнавать о гибели ее молодых сородичей. Популяция Южно-Резидентных косаток находится не грани вымирания - их осталось всего 73 особи. ⠀ В далёкие 60-е годы из этой популяции отловили около 50 косаток для дельфинариев, тем самым подорвав репродукции всей популяции. В наше время на бедных косаток свалились новая беда - мы выловили весь их лосось. Эта популяция питается лишь 1 видом - чавычей и он тоже на грани исчезновения. ⠀ Судьба популяции под большим вопросом... Продолжение в карусели 👉🏻 - @wild_dolphin_girl on Instagram

Distances can be such deceptive things, how far would you guess it is from the whale to the other side?...📷🌊🐋🌍 #whale #humpback #animals #animallovers #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeplanet #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #natgeo #bbcearth #instagood #instadaily #photooftheday #picoftheday #ig_captures #createcommune #explorepage #exploretocreate #stayandwonder #roamtheplanet #heatercentral #agameoftones #moodygrams #lensbible #artofvisuals #visualsoflife #earthcapture - @louisgravesphotography on Instagram

Spotted! 🐋🌊 Who do you want to go whale watching with!? ⠀ 📸: @krisjonnes⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ #victoriahype #vancouverisland #explorevancouverisland #explorebc #explorecanada #sharevi #sharethecoast #bcparks #parkscanada #tourismbc #hellobc #pnw #pnwonderland - @victoriahype on Instagram

Exciting news- we have the first match ever made of killer whales sighted off Rottnest Island! Meet George. 🐋 Thanks to citizen science, we were able to identify one male killer whale, George, seen off Rottnest Island in 2016, 2019 and now in 2020- last week. Named by one of our citizen scientists who helped with this match and contributed imagery. This data is invaluable as we continue to build the bigger picture of killer whales seen off Western Australia. 🐋 Thank you to our citizen scientists and contributors: Plaxy, Dan, Ry, Ben and Patrick. Images here credited to: Ry Beaver and Patrick Lane. 🐋 They have all donated imagery that allowed this match of an individual to occur. Without your help and donation of data, we would never have made this discovery. Just an example of the power of citizen science. #citizenscience #projectorca #killerwhaleresearchaustralia - @orcaprojectoz on Instagram

It came from the deep. Photo by Tony Wu - #dolphin #dolphins #cetacean #cetaceans #whale #whales #orca #orcas #blackfish #killerwhale #ocean #sea #marinelife #love #nature #beautiful #travel #savethewhales #iceland #discoverocean #dontbuyaticket #parktoplanet #nofishnoblackfish #anticap #marinebiology #mammals #wildlifepics #nature - @orca.share on Instagram

Sept. 9, afternoon tour, 4 Ever Wild: We were very spoiled on this afternoon. As we returned from Race Rocks toward Victoria we took a slight detour to spend some quiet time with the T49A family of Bigg’s killer whales in magical late afternoon light and glassy seas. This is matriarch T49A with her nine-year-old son T49A3 just about to surface beside her. Shorelines Photography @shorelinesnaturephotography . . . . . #wild4whales #eaglewingtours #explorecanada #explorevictoria #vanislevacation #yyj #1percentftp #carbonneutral #whalewatching #ecotourism #wildlifephotography #salishsea #pacificnorthwest #beautifulbc #hellobc #wild #tourismmatters #CanadaByDesign #exploreBC #explorevancouverisland #MyVictoriaMoment #WeArePWWA #SustainableTourism #supportlocal #staycation #killerwhale #orcinusorca #biggsorca #transientorca #toppredator @hellobc @explorecanada @tourismvictoriabc @tourismvancouverisland - @eaglewingtours on Instagram

This is SO GREAT! France has shown it understands that animals deserve their freedom. Today is such a huge day for dolphins, minks and other animals. This momentous news follows years of campaigning by @peta_france and other organisations in the country and is cause of celebration for animal rights activists around the world. Click the link in our bio to learn more - and tag someone who would be happy to know! - @petauk on Instagram

Wednesday Waves 🌊 a new weekly feature on our socials showcasing our lives at Tama. This week, Patrick paddling with a pod of dolphins. Happy Hump Day all. Ride that wave into the long weekend🐬 #tamarama #tamaramslc #slscnsw #surflifesavingaustralia #mysurflife #tamasurflife #tamaslscwelcomeseveryone #tamawedswaves - @tamaramaslsc on Instagram

It’s hard for me to be too annoyed at the year 2020 because despite everything... this happened 😁 Taken while exploring the waters off Cabo with @pelagicsafari 🤙🏼. . #scuba #scubadiving #ocean #ocean_lovers_united #dive #padi #nature #travel #photography #fish #sportdivermag #underwater_is_life #ikelite #tokina #cabosharkdive #shark #underwatermagazine #underwaterworld #discoveryourplanet #underwateremotions #uwphotography #scubadiver #abcmyphoto #underthesea_perfection #underwaterlife #marvelouz_animals #divemag - @jblank_photography on Instagram

- save the whales

link in bio THE TIME IS NOW if we want to save the endangered southern resident orca whales. Join @seattletimes journalist Lynda Mapes August 13th, at 6pm PST to learn about the southern resident orca whales that are a signature of our region. Lynda will discuss the status of the Southern residents, including the newly discovered pregnancy of Tahlequah (J35), and share about whats its like covering these whales and their struggle for survival, which Lynda reported on in the award-winning Seattle Times “Hostile Waters” series. Learn more at www.braidedriver.org/orca The event will also include a dialogue with Helen Cherullo, Executive Director of Braided River, the publisher of Lynda’s forthcoming book ORCA: Shared Waters, Shared Home, about how multimedia conservation storytelling can be leveraged to build a movement to protect and recover the Salish Sea and the orca and salmon who call this place home. More about ORCA: Shared Water, Shared Home ORCA is an important new book project coming out Spring 2021 about our Puget Sound region, with meaning and implications that will resonate around the globe. Brought to life by the enduring partnership of two local and independent media—The Seattle Times and @mtnbooks and its conservation arm Braided River— and written by award-winning environmental reporter Lynda Mapes, with photos by Times photographer Steve Ringman. This book will be the foundation for an ambitious Braided River outreach campaign, with live multimedia events, expanded programming and community collaborations. Help bring this book to life and get your name or the name of a loved one in the book by visiting https://www.braidedriver.org/orca. #orca #southernresidents #jointhepod #tahlequah #whale #whaletail #photography #conservationphotography #salishsea #honorthetreaties #pugetsound - @braidedriver on Instagram

So fascinating that they do that! 😍⁠ ⁠ Resident killer whale spy hopping in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada⁠ ------------ - @rolfhickerphotography on Instagram

Our new paper is out on our research voyage off Cape Horn Chile and the Antarctic Peninsula studying killer whales- and more specifically - our research on Type D orca! Check it out in the journal Ecology, “Enigmatic megafauna: type D killer whale in the Southern Ocean”. @orcatalkoz #killerwhale #orca #typeD #science #projectorca #scicomm - @becwellard on Instagram

- Whale Watching Season

Proud supporter of @Whales_org and their incredible work in keeping our oceans clean and safe for all! 🌊🐋🐬#WorldCleanupDay #NWxWDC #NantucketWhaler #Nantucket #ACK #Sailing - @nantucketwhaler on Instagram

Black and white power and speed. Killer whales are magnificent and beautiful predators. Sitting in a small boat a killer whale that come right at you can be a terrifying experience, but they always dive under or sway to the side in the last second. At least so far 😃 #orca #orcas #killerwhales # killerwhale #northernnorway #arctic #predator #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature @bbcearth #articlight #lastsecond - @hannestrager on Instagram

The Parade: The A30’s traveling fast past our outpost at Cracroft Point. Photo 📸 by @shariana To find out more about how you can help support Orcalab and listen live head to Orcalab.org 👈🏻🎧 #orca #orcalab #lifeonourplatform #family #johnstonestrait #blackfishsound #killerwhale #research #conservation #nature #wildlife #photography #canon #fujifilm #landbasedwhalewatching - @orcalabbc on Instagram

Probably my favourite sight, the moment the surface tension breaks over an orcas head. Each water molecule desperately trying to cling on, finally giving way to up to 6 tonnes of blubbery mass forcing its way through. The precision with which the orcas manipulate this is astounding. In Antarctica, they use this phenomenon to create a pressure wave to dislodge would-be dinner from ice floes. In Argentina, they use it as cover as they sneak up on unsuspecting sea lion pups on the beach. Out here in BC, Ive never seen it used as a means of catching prey (anyone know otherwise?) but Ive seen orcas playing in their own wake from these pressure waves. Sure must be fun. 🌊🌊 • Morning light, silky water. Cant ask for better conditions😊 • Taken at @orcalabbc from land with a 300mm telephoto lens. - @awildsuze on Instagram

- Ｗ Ｉ Ｌ Ｌ Ｙ - 🐋🐋🐋🐋🐋 . . . . #willy#freewilly #sketch #draw #drawing #spiritedaway #totoro #ghibli #ghibliredraw #bokunoheroacademia #myheroacademia #hawksbnha #hawks #shototodoroki #bakugoukatsuki #plusultra #owarinoseraph #owarinoseraphedit #owarinoseraphamv #animecloud #anime #drawing #draw #art #artist #eyes #photo #picture #daily - @4lxwz on Instagram

🎉 The overall participation rate for the voluntary vessel slowdown in #HaroStrait and #BoundaryPass since it started on July 1 is now at 91% with a high of 95% in week 5! Thanks to all #ECHOProgram partners and mariners who are working together to help reduce the effects of #underwaternoise on whales. - @portvancouver on Instagram

Hanging out with this beautiful big boy, T19B Galiano last year. We had the most amazing seas and beautiful light to go with it. Couldnt have asked for a better day! #killerwhale #orca #whale #dolphin #sanjuanisland #USA #washingtonstate #salishsea #earthcapture #natgeoyourshot #yourshotphotographer #ig_myshot #wildanimals #ig_daily #visitusa #canonaustralia #wildlife #naturephotography #whalewatching #animal_captures #natgeo #ourplanetdaily #ig_nature #cetaceans #featured_wildlife #wildandfree #animalsofinstagram - @jodie_lowe88 on Instagram

Gather your pod! We have something for you to do to help Southern Resident orcas! The petition deadline was extended so you have a few more days to be their voice! ⁠ ⁠ We are calling for Congressional leaders to develop a comprehensive solution to restore a healthy Snake River which will benefit everyone - more salmon, more orca snacks, and stronger economies for the communities across the Pacific Northwest.⁠ ⁠ You dont have to live in the Pacific NW to sign and it takes less than a minute. Signed already? Send it to someone in your pod. Sign at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ 📸: Erin Heydenreich - CWR - @whales_org on Instagram

Its looking like whale soup out there these days! It has been an odd year to date. Between Covid-19 and strange weather patterns that have interupted regularly scheduled tours, it has been a challenging yet rewarding season. Although a bit late, the whales are beginning to pile in in large numbers. With #biggsorca becoming more plentiful, and the #humpbackwhales beginning to migrate in from their prolonged stop over at Swiftsure bank, the whale watching season is really heating up! Join HIP for a private or mixed group tour, and see what makes us #1 for Ocean Wildlife Adventures in #sooke bc. . . . #adventuretourism #adventuresbyhip #beautifulbc #orcas #killerwhales #westcoast #pnwbc #pnwonderland #whalewatching #oceanadventure #oceancreatures #marinelife #sealife #blueplanet #marinemammals #naturelovers #Sooke #explorecanada #sharevi #yyj #vancouverisland #animallovers #animalplanet #wildlifetour #naturesbeauty - @adventuresbyhip on Instagram

Its play time ...⁣ Photo by @natoliunderwater • Like & Save . 🐟 Tag someone who should see this! • • • • • #underwater#savetheocean#exploretheocean#perfectoceans#underwaterphoto#underwaterphotography#4ocean#roamtheoceans#keepitalive#ocean#theocean#theoceancleanup#underwaterlandscape#coralreef#wildlife#discoverocean#underwater#nature#environment#animals#naturephoto#sea#savethesea#oceanminded#marinelife#marineconservation#oceanlover#beoceanminded#whale#whalewatching - @perfect.oceans on Instagram

Es-tu déjà allé faire une croisière aux baleines? C’était ma première fois et laisser moi vous dire que ce ne sera pas ma dernière 🤍 J’ai toujours été fascinée par les mammifères marins... disons que de les voirs et de les entendre d’aussi près c’était « priceless ». Une belle expérience estivale à vivre et revivre chaque année au Québec 🐋 . . #nmp_presets #photography #onserejointdehors #outdoortones #viewbug . . . #baleines #besiders #boquebec #bonjourquebec #croisieresauxbaleines #cotenord #explorequebec #fillesdunord #fleuvestlaurent #fjordsaguenay #instadoussac #jaimetadoussac #momentmeteo #quebeccotemer #quebecauthentique #quebec_travelers #quebecmaritime #quebecmag #quebectourism #roadtripultramar #tadousac #tourismetadoussac #tourismecotenord #vacancesauquebec #whales - @janyck_photo on Instagram

2nd day of expedition in Norway from November 2018 onboard our zodiac hurricane! Orca’s, humpbacks, fin whales, landscapes, artic light and Aurora borealis! More than enough reasons to book with us for an unforgettable experience! Find us on Facebook: Valhallaorcaexpedition, send a email to Valhallaorcaexpedition@gmail.com ore send us a text! . Photograph by @julsvgui #orca #orcas #killerwhale #killerwhales #whalewatching #skjervoy #ocean #sea #whale #whales #ecotourism #ecotour #traveller #travelguide #touroperator #arctic #adventure #norway #northernnorway #nature #naturephotography #naturebeauty #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeonearth #conservation #conservationphotography #protectouroceans #naturegood #blackfish - @julsvgui on Instagram

Сахалин – настоящий край света. Это уголок уникальной природы, наполненной жизнью. Здесь легко встретить медведя, а в Охотском море, у берегов острова, водятся косатки, белухи и киты. Природе Сахалина требуется бережная забота. Здесь обитают вымирающие виды, и их потеря может стать невосполнимой. В нашем блоге эковолонтеры рассказывают о том, как они охраняют экосистему острова. ⠀ Читайте на s7.ru в разделе «Путешественникам». ⠀ #S7Airlines #S7_Blog - @s7airlines on Instagram

27•07•2020 Yesterday I received an amazing gift, I finally saw an Adult male Orca. They are impressive and majestic animals. Look at their size compared to the boat, they are beautiful and enormous. Did you know that males are larger than females, and adult males are distinguishable (sexually dimorphic) by the increased size of their dorsal fin at sexual maturity (about 25 years). Male orcas usually grow to an average of 20-26 feet (6-8 m) and weigh 12,000 lb or more (5,400 kg). Male orcas become fully sexually mature at age 25. Between ages 12 and 15, their dorsal fin begins to grow taller and straighter, indicating the onset of sexual maturity. Male orcas typically don’t mate until after the age of 20. Males in the wild live 29 years on average, to a maximum of 50–60 years. A captive orcas lifespan is typically much shorter, often by 25 years or more. Don’t attend or support shows that keep animals in captivity. It is horrible to be locked up. 🖤🤍🖤🐼🖤🤍🖤 Ayer tuve el regalo de conocer un macho adulto orca, son impresionantes y majestuosos. Vean el tamaño en comparación con la embarcación, son hermosos y enormes. Sabías que los machos son más grandes que las hembras, y los adultos se distinguen (sexualmente dimórficos) por el mayor tamaño de su aleta dorsal en la madurez sexual(aproximadamente 25 años). Las orcas macho generalmente crecen a un promedio de 20-26 pies (6-8 m) y pesan 12,000 lb o más (5,400 kg). Las orcas machos alcanzan la madurez sexual completa a los 25 años. Entre los 12 y los 15 años, su aleta dorsal comienza a crecer más alta y más recta, lo que indica el inicio de la madurez sexual. Las orcas machos generalmente no se aparean hasta después de los 20 años. Los machos salvajes viven 29 años en promedio, hasta un máximo de 50-60 años. La vida útil de una orca cautiva suele ser mucho más corta, a menudo por 25 años o más. No acudas o apoyes shows en donde mantengan animales en cautiverio. Es horrible. #orca #wildlife #wanderlust #animals #saltlife #epic #explore #magic #nature #scuba #ocean #marinelife #dolphins #underwater #padi #adventure #sealife #oceanlife #sea #wildlifephotograph #afeland - @afelandrina on Instagram

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Absolutely gorgeous! I always love when photographers capture water drops, details of skin and muscles.. just wow! #marinemammals #whale #dolphins #orcawhale - @mishka_borzova on Instagram

Because we love these #orca #whale jumps ❤️ - @norwegianorcasurvey on Instagram

🇬🇧 Some self-proclaimed animal rights activists continue to question, more than 10 years after Morgans rescue, whether her deafness is a fact. They even go as far as to claim that her family was found and she could have, therefore, been returned to the wild. Technical reports say otherwise, though. For us, only scientific arguments are valid, so we always rely on research and science. Our ultimate goal? To ensure the welfare of all the animals living in our facilities. . 🇪🇸 Algunos autoproclamados activistas por los derechos de los animales continúan cuestionando, más de 10 años después del rescate de Morgan, si su sordera es real. También llegan a asegurar que se encontró a su familia y podía haber sido devuelta al mar. Los informes técnicos dicen lo contrario. Para nosotros, no hay argumentos más válidos que los científicos, por lo que nos apoyamos siempre en la investigación y la ciencia. ¿Nuestro objetivo final? Asegurar el bienestar de todos los animales que habitan en nuestras instalaciones. . 🇩🇪 Einige selbsternannte Tierschützer stellen mehr als 10 Jahre nach Morgans Rettung immer noch in Frage, dass ihre Taubheit tatsächlich real ist. Sie gehen sogar so weit zu behaupten, dass ihre Familie gefunden wurde und dass sie hätte ins Meer zurückgebracht werden können. Fachberichte sagen allerdings etwas anderes. Für uns gibt es keine überzeugenderen Argumente als die von Wissenschaftlern, deshalb verlassen wir uns immer auf die Forschung und Wissenschaft. Unser wichtigstes Ziel? Das Wohlergehen aller in unseren Einrichtungen lebenden Tiere zu gewährleisten. . #LoroParque - @loroparque on Instagram

Orca beauty! 🇳🇴 Norway With @valhallaorcaexpedition 📸 @stephanegranzotto Canon EOS 1dx mk II 16mm Seacam Housing Angelbirdmedia Cfast #orcas #orca #whale #whales #killerwhale #killerwhales #norway #norway🇳🇴 #underwaterphotography #underwater #freediver #freedivephotography #freedivephoto #ocean #cressi #wanderlust #natheoyourshot #wildlife #wildlifephotography - @stephanegranzotto on Instagram

🖤🤍 Cuddle puddles all round! • Wishing all our followers a very happy and content weekend and sending big hugs to everyone for the continued support for our documentary and the endangered Southern residents! • The past few months have been difficult for everyone and we have faced new challenges trying to complete this documentary during this strange limiting time! We are beyond grateful to have all of you helping us push this project forward. • If you would like to help us reach completion please click and share the link in our bio! • Love and thanks to you all! ~ #orca #killerwhale #orcahugs #cuddlepuddle #endangeredspecies #searchingforchinook #documentary #support #oceanlife #oceanlove ~ 📸 @hysazu - @searchingforchinook on Instagram

I shot this at ISO 6400, not an ideal ISO for blowing up prints to fill an entire wall perhaps, but pushing my ISO is what enabled me to capture this image (and I’m still able to print it the size of a standard gallery print).⁠ ⁠ Today’s tip: Don’t be afraid to push your ISO when photographing wildlife. ⁠ ⁠ Coming from more of a landscape and portrait background, you learn very early on to never compromise your photo by increasing the ISO over a certain point, really if at all. It is always ideal to have the lowest ISO possible and to keep it at 100. To preserve the photo and keep the ISO low, landscape and portrait photographs will make use of a tripod in order to allow them to slow down their shutter speed to let in more light while maintaining a sharp image. ⁠ ⁠ In the case of wildlife photography, it is essential to be flexible with your ISO and push it to maintain a fast enough shutter speed to enable your camera to capture a moving subject in low light like an orca in dark water under minimal daylight.⁠ ⁠ Would you ever swim with orcas and humpbacks?! Just so you know we do this every year ;)⁠ ⁠ Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV Canon 16-35mm Aquatica Housing⁠ Settings: 1/125 f/3.2 ISO 6400 Shot at 18mm⁠ Location: Norway Arctic Ocean⁠ ⁠ Photo by instructor for the Wildlife Photo Course @jenninaturally⁠ #UltimatePhotoCourse - @ultimatephotocourse on Instagram

One of my most memorable orca moments in Norway #worldorcaday - @scott.portelli on Instagram

In 2018 the world watched with heavy hearts as J-35 (Tahlequah) carried her dead calf for 17 days, over 1,600 kilometers, throughout the Salish Sea. On September 4, 2020 Tahlequah became a mother again, giving birth to a healthy and precocious calf according to researchers at the Center of Whale Research. This calf brings the critically endangered population of Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKWs) up to 73 individuals. At least two other females in the population are known to be pregnant as well. . Tahlequahs new calf is the first successful birth since J-56 (Tofino) was first spotted in Clayoquot Sound in the spring of 2019. This new calf, and the hope for two more in the near future, brings us a cautious new optimism for the SRKWs. Nutritional stress, resulting from the decline in chinook salmon availability, is one of the many factors that pose threat to the SRKWs. Because of this, a large percentage of pregnancies end in failure and calves face a 40% mortality rate. For Tahlequah, and the rest of the SRKWs, we hope this new calf is able to thrive. . The conservation and restoration of chinook salmon runs is one of the best ways we can help safe guard the future of the SRKWs. This September, Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society will be joining Tofino Resort and Marina for Fish for the Future, a conservation initiative aimed at raising money to protect wild salmon and the ecosystems they rely on. 100% of the proceeds raised by Fish for the Future will be dedicated to various Clayoquot Sound watershed projects in order to safeguard salmon populations for the future. It is our goal to promote conservation through educational outreach and inspire people to make everyday choices that can help to protect the future of salmon and all those who rely on them. . 📸 of J35 and new calf, J57 by Katie Jones, Center for Whale Research . #killerwhales #orca #southernresidentkillerwhales #srkws #marinebiology #marineresearch #conservation #education #tofino - @simrs_tofino on Instagram

It has been a great week for Orca sightings including calf J57! Thanks to Galiano-based Marine naturalist and writer @barryswanson_writer for the photos! Be sure to follow @salishseaorcasquad for information on every Orca related. - @bodegacove on Instagram

Be the first to like this centerforwhaleresearch September 9, 2019 - Orca Billboards If you are driving in the Seattle area during the next few weeks, look up. The Center for Whale Research is sponsoring digital billboards in and around Seattle featuring strong messages about our critically endangered Southern Resident orcas. These billboard messages will raise awareness of the orcas plight, as well as direct readers to visit whaleresearch.com. #centerforwhaleresearch #killerwhales #orcas #southernresidentkillerwhales #southernresidentorcas #savethewhales #sanjuanislands #pacificnorthwest #kenbalcomb - @centerforwhaleresearch on Instagram

Want to say something ? But it’s not finished 😂 Next season starting The 23rd of October 2020 to end of January 2021. A unique experience to see or snorkel with these majestic animals.
.Orca’s, landscapes, artic light and Aurora borealis! Valhallaorcaexpedition@gmail.com or send us a text! . #snorkel #snorkeling #diving#adventure #whale #dolphins #cetacean #marineanimals #norway #travel #scubadiving #scuba #ocean #underwater #dive #photographer #nikonphotography #marinephotography #cetacean #freediving #sea #photography #adventure #nature #snorkelling #ocean #orcas #orca #marinelife #marineanimals - @valhallaorcaexpedition on Instagram

Throwback to shooting free willy 3 😊 #love #TagsForLikes #freewilly #TFLers #tweegram #photooftheday #20likes #amazing #killerwhale #follow4follow #like4like #jasonjamesritcher #instalike #igers #picoftheday #orca #instadaily #instafollow #followme #keiko #emptythetanks #instagood #bestoftheday #instacool #instago #all_shots #follow #webstagram #colorful - @freewillywhalefan on Instagram

Turismo orca, empresa familiar capitaniada por Luis González y Jonatan González , número de contacto +56 9 9640 4844 - @aso_turismo_caletachanaral on Instagram

Wow 😍 Last Saturday this orca was spotted breaching against a smokey backdrop in B.C., near the Fraser River in the Strait of Georgia. (📷: R. Hayden from @salishseaorcasquad ) - @komo4 on Instagram

I am celebrating the conservation victory in Russia with this Russian killer whale that checked our boat out in the waters off Kamchatka Peninsula. The marine mammal eating killer whales has been added to the Red List which means that it will now be illegal to capture them for aquaria and zoos. Hopefully this is a road to protection of all types of killer whales in Russian waters also the fish eating types as well as a step towards a global ban of killer whales in aquaria.#kamchatka #conservation #wilderness #orca #killerwhale #powerful #whalejail #oceans @bbcearth - @hannestrager on Instagram

Killer photos of Killer Whales 📷 @tsnphotos - @tsnguyen22 on Instagram

When you are 1 meter away from a full grown male Orca, I often said to myself (in my snorkel) olalaaa its a big animal....! with @waterproofinternational, @sea_legacy, @paulnicklen, @cristinamittermier, @hannestrager #naturalhistorydk @waterproof_expeditions - @goranehlme on Instagram

It is the time of the year where Orca start to frequent the Kaikōura Coast. Did you know the male orcas dorsal can get up to 6ft high? #orcafactfriday #kaikoura #aptroute #uniquelykaikoura #exploreCHC #whalewatchkaikoura #welovewhatwedo Photo Credit: @heleenmiddel - @whalewatchkaikoura on Instagram

Followed by an adult male orca, in the Hokianga Harbour, Northland NZ. Twitter followers for the Orca Research Trust also appreciated! - @orcaresearchtrust on Instagram

Go explore the wildlife in Tromsø by rib boat! There is no greater feeling than the breeze and sounds from the fjords. Head on over to the link in our bio to find out more! • • • • • #rib #whalesafari #whale #wildlife #travel #arctictravelcompany #tromso #tromsø - @arctictravelcompany on Instagram

As the practice of keeping cetaceans in captivity continues to be put under fire in the West (and rightly so), it’s becoming ever more popular and prominent in the East, with wild killer whales at the forefront of a long line of victims. While a range of oceanic dolphins are targeted by the captivity trade, orcas are among the most prized, with a single untrained orca fetching between one and five million dollars. Unfortunately, captive breeding programmes (although unethical themselves) are unable to keep up with the demand for captive orcas, so up-and-coming marine parks turn to wild-capture operations instead. Between 2012 and 2018 more than 30 orca calves were taken from the wild for the captivity trade. While 10 lucky individuals were released, the majority ended up in concrete tanks to be exploited for the rest of their lives. In the case of Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park’s four orcas, they’ve already been trained and put on display, and are already suffering the consequences of confinement. This vicious cycle of brutality and exploitation can be broken. By reducing profits or even causing losses, the demand is cut, aquariums are shut down and wild-captures are prevented. Don’t support this cruel practice. Dont buy a ticket. • Caption: @inherentlywild Photos: @orca_813_ig - @inherentlywild on Instagram

“Surface Breaker” A visit from the T109A2’s near Tofino. Photo: @ocroz_ #tofino #killerwhales - @tofinowhalecentre on Instagram

I spy....a spy hopping Orca! If you love Orcas and other cetaceans as much as we do, then you should join us on our 6 Hour whale watching tour this Tuesday - Sep 22nd! ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ 📷 Liron Gertsman⁠ .⁠ #Campbellriverwhalewatching #campbellriver #discovercampbellriver #campbellrivernice #orca #humpbackwhale #whale #wildlife #whalewatching⁠ #tourismvancouverisland #explorebc - @campbellriverwhalewatching on Instagram

NZ orca dont breach very often, so photos like this are rare. - @orcaresearchtrust on Instagram

This picture speaks volumes as it shows how incredible these animals are during such troublesome times. Climate change is real and the unprecedented forest fires that have been happening in the Pacific NW are clear examples. We need to step up. We need to protect whales and our oceans more than ever as they help to combat the climate crisis. Save the whales, save the world. 📸: R. Hayden @salishseaorcasquad - @whales_org on Instagram

Sept. 20, afternoon tour, 4 Ever Wild: Well, we didn’t see that coming! After watching the T60 family of Bigg’s killer whales sleepily make their way along the shoreline of Salt Spring Island, they suddenly woke up. One of the youngsters breached, and then big brother T60C followed with two spectacular jumps right near our boat! Jane Wilson Photography @junglejane89 . . . . . #wild4whales #eaglewingtours #explorecanada #explorevictoria #bcvacation #yyj #1percentftp #carbonneutral #whalewatching #ecotourism #wildlifephotography #salishsea #pacificnorthwest #beautifulbc #hellobc #wild #tourismmatters #CanadaByDesign #exploreBC #explorevancouverisland #MyVictoriaMoment #WeArePWWA #SustainableTourism #supportlocal #staycation #killerwhale #orcinusorca #biggsorca #transientorca #isthatsomethinginyourpocketorareyoujusthappytoseeme @hellobc @explorecanada @tourismvictoriabc @tourismvancouverisland - @eaglewingtours on Instagram

#myMarineland, le social wall de Marineland ! 📷📹🗺🌎 - @soryuka 📸 Août 2020 Vous aussi partagez vos plus belles photos avec le #myMarineland ! - #sealion #france #frenchriviera #picoftheday #travel #holidays #sea #antibes #mediterranean #photoofthe day #animalsoftheday #animallovers #aquarium #worldtravelpics #instafish #water #ocean #underwaterphotography #wildlife #fish #seacreatures #tourism #travelfrance #cute #dolphin #sealions #orcas #mymarineland - @marinelandcotedazur on Instagram

The newest Southern Resident orca, just a few weeks old, has been confirmed to be a BOY. According to reports, baby (J57) and his mom Tahlequah (J35) are both doing well. . It has been two years since Tahlequah lost her young calf who lived for only half an hour, whom she carried for 17 days in a Tour of Grief that garnered worldwide attention. . The endangered Southern Resident population of the Salish Sea continue to face the challenges of their declining food source of chinook salmon, boat noise and traffic, and pollution. The birth of J57 is very good news, bringing the population of these whales to 73. We wish mom, calf and all of the Jpod residents well! 🐳 Photo: @hysazu #southernresidentkillerwhales #tahlequah #orca #jpod #srkw #endangered #wildlife #nature #sanjuanislands #pod #motherhood - @whalesanctuaryproject on Instagram

- 🔥 The art of Orcas spyhopping 🔥

Humpback mother and calf off Bouddi National Park last weekend - @terrigalocean on Instagram

I was raised on the east coast and def not on the sea (sup suburbia). For many reasons, I now call the Pacific home. It’s a mix of luck, drive, & privilege that got me here. Some days we spend hours at sea, searching or chumming, and see nothing. Other days, albeit rare, look like this. I’ll be taking a bit of time off from tourism this year but it only makes me more thankful for the experiences I’ve had and that much more stoked for things to come 💦 - @fakewhiteshark on Instagram

The Matriarch: A11 was an incredible mother. Not only to her own daughter, A35, who now continues to grow her own family, but A11 took on the role of adopted mother to Springer, A73. After Springer was re introduced into the Northern resident orca community in 2002 she spent many years in the company of A11 and her family until sadly in 2013, A11 passed away. Her legacy lives on in every recording we make. The beautiful delivery of the N4 passed down from generations before her now transfers to the newest member of the family, A52’s baby, born this year! May her life inspire all the matriarchs out there to carry the strength to nurture the way she did! 🥰 To find out more about how you can support Orcalab and wild Orcas head to orcalab.org and listen live now: 👈🏻🎧 Image 📸 by @wild_sky_productions #orca #matriarch #northernresidentorcas #killerwhale #blackfish #mother #family #community #britishcolumbia #bc #nature #wildlife #canon #photography - @orcalabbc on Instagram

Attention CWR Members! We just published the September 2019 issue of the WHALE Report. It is in your inbox now! It contains a ton of info and amazing Orca photographs. If you arent a CWR Member, join now to keep up with the latest whale news! We appreciate your support! #killerwhales #orcas #centerforwhaleresearch #pacificnorthwest #savethewhales #whaleresearch #southernresidentorcas #southernresidentkillerwhales - @centerforwhaleresearch on Instagram

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#orcas ! ICYMI on WSB early today - transient #killerwhales visited Elliott Bay on Thursday evening. Photo by David Hutchinson. #westseattle #alki #duwamishhead #seattle #elliottbay - @westseattleblog on Instagram

We had a lovely whale watching tour in Campbell River this afternoon with Aboriginal Journeys Wildlife Tours. We got super lucky and 10 minutes in found the orcas. We watched big fin for a couple hours while he lead us out in to choppy waters. It was a great day for whales! 🐳💙🌊 _____________________________________________ #whales #whale #killerwhales #orca #campbellriver #explorebc #destinationbc #wildlife #wildlifephotography #canada #nature #naturephotography #natgeoyourshot #ocean #oceanlife #imagesofcanada #britishcolumbia #vancouverisland #ourdailyplanet #earth_shotz #earthpix #earthoutdoors #explorecanada #island #islandlife - @jennifer.lynn007 on Instagram

A New Calf for the Southern Resident Orcas! It has been just two years since Tahlequah (J-35), a member of the endangered Southern Resident orca population, gave birth to a calf, who lived only half an hour. Last week, Tahlequah gave birth once again. And according to the Center for Whale Research on September 6th, her new baby, J-57, appears to be doing well: “Her new calf appeared healthy and precocious, swimming vigorously alongside its mother in its second day of free-swimming life. We know that it was not born today because its dorsal fin was upright, and we know that it takes a day or two to straighten after being bent over in the womb, so we assign its birthday as September 4, 2020. (Ergo gestation commenced in February 2019). . The good news and excitement over the new birth is tempered by the fact that the southern residents are officially designated an endangered population and that the mortality rate for young calves is 40 percent. Their troubles are largely due to three factors: the continuing decline of their preferred food chinook salmon; boat noise and traffic; and the pollution of the waters of the Salish Sea. However, the new baby is the third to be born to the southern residents since 2019, and the other two continue to survive. We wish them all well in the days ahead! Head to our website to read our full blog post about this wonderful news! Link in bio. Photo of mom and baby: @centerforwhaleresearch #southernresidents #Tahlequah #orca #endangered #endangeredspecies #newmom #birth #salishsea #salishseaorcas #love #joy #celebration #hope - @whalesanctuaryproject on Instagram

Photo by @BrianSkerry An Orca mother carries her dead calf as she swims in the waters of the Norwegian Arctic. Orca calf mortality is high, often due to toxic contaminants in the mother’s milk (pollutants in the ocean). I witnessed this mourning procession on a dark, cold and snowy day and was touched deeply by the empathy exhibited by this mom and her family. Dolphins and whales are highly cognitive animals and have complex cultures that we are only beginning to appreciate. Coverage from my @natgeo project. #orca #whales #mourning #whaleculture - @brianskerry on Instagram

Orcas of Norway. An absolutely privilege. @atlanticedgefilms @intothenowvr @michaelmuller7 @mornehardenberg @shark_explorers @brocqmaxey @dragonflyuas @dejohnfilm @robert.alexander_15 - @mark_vc on Instagram

Of all mammals in the sea there is no whale who has a more perfected design! It’s powerful, graceful, and beautiful it’s the Orca! with @waterproofinternational, @sea_legacy, @paulnicklen, @cristinamittermier, @hannestrager #naturalhistorydk @waterproof_expeditions - @goranehlme on Instagram

Its been a killer ( 😉 ) month for #killerwhales along the trail, with our resident #orca spotted from many sites - including Ardnamurchan Lighthouse and Glengorm just last night! Pictured are our local legends John Coe and Aquarius, two male killer whales from the West Coast Community. The Scottish gaelic for orca is madah-cuain which translates as ocean-wolf - an apt name for these intelligent creatures as they live and hunt in pods, and have even been known to prey on minke whales! Check out the sightings on our Whale Track app! #whaletrack . . . . . . . . #hebrideanwhaletrail #hwdt_org #hebrides #orca #whalewatching #lighthouse #ardnamurchan #lighthousesofinstagram #dolphin #dolphins #whale #whales #immerseyoursenses #scotlandisnow #scotland #scotlandtravel #scottishwildlife #wildlifephotography #sea #hiddenscotland #seapanda - @hebrideanwhaletrail on Instagram