Bottlenose dolphins are dying in unprecedented numbers in the region affected by the BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Dolphins in the most heavily oiled areas are suffering … Read more
Jane Kirchner’s Archive
The Latest Dirty Coal Threat to Endangered Orcas
As another proposal for a massive coal export terminal in the Pacific Northwest barrels through the review and approval process, officials are hearing a force of voices from across the … Read more
Five Great Lakes Species Facing a New Threat from Big Oil
The Great Lakes are the world’s largest surface freshwater ecosystem and their waters and shoreline areas provide habitat for a breathtaking array of wildlife. But with a recent increase in … Read more
Continuing the Fight to Save Orcas in the Pacific Northwest
Today, less than 90 orcas live in Puget Sound. Known as Southern Resident Orcas, these cetaceans rely on salmon and other fish for their primary source of food. The population … Read more
Video: The Beautiful Life of Orcas
Yesterday a friend sent me this three minute video of orca whales traveling through a pass near Vancouver Island. It is so beautiful and such a rich glimpse into how orcas live, right along the … Read more
