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Skin Disease in Endangered Killer Whales Concerns Scientists

Katherine E Kerlin — June 28, 2023 - 11:00am

Scientists studying endangered southern resident killer whales have observed a strong increase in the prevalence of skin disease in this population.

Sea Lion Rescued From Deadly Plastic Entanglement

Katherine E Kerlin — November 18, 2022 - 2:27pm

Dramatic footage of a rescue mission with �ٺ��Ƶ' SeaDoc Society to save a Steller sea lion entangled in plastic.

What’s Killing Killer Whales?

Katherine E Kerlin — December 02, 2020 - 11:00am

Pathology reports on more than 50 killer whales stranded over nearly a decade in the northeast Pacific and Hawaii show that orcas face a variety of mortal threats — many stemming from human interactions.

A study analyzing the reports was published today (Dec. 2) in the journal PLOS ONE. The study findings indicate that understanding and being aware of each threat is critical for managing and conserving killer whale populations. It also presents a baseline understanding of orca health.

To Save the Birds, Look to the Fish

IET WebDev — October 16, 2014 - 10:05am

Birds that dive for fish while wintering in the Salish Sea, located between British Columbia and Washington, are more likely to be in decline than nondiving birds with less specialized diets, according to a study led by the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis.