Deuce Days are Back July 14-17
July 14, 2022The tri-annual “Midwestern Deuce Days” is returning to Victoria this summer! Come downtown and enjoy the show! Since 1998, Deuce Days classic car show has occupied Victoria’s inner harbour every three years. 2022 will be the 10th edition of Midwestern Deuce Days.The event attracts classic car owners and spectators from …

Why do whales migrate?
May 16, 2022Why do whales migrate? Whales undertake some of the longest migrations on earth, often swimming many thousands of miles, over many months, to breed in the tropics. But what drives whales to brave the high seas like this? This is a question that has long fascinated both the general public …

How Do Whales Communicate
November 5, 2021How Do Whales Communicate? Whales communicate using a myriad of noises to socialize with the other whales in their pod. The method of communication depends on the species of whale and what purpose they are making the sound for. The typical noises whales will make to communicate can consist of …

Record numbers of humpback calves spotted
October 29, 2021There were no humpbacks off southwest B.C. 25 years ago, but now as many as 500 have been identified A humpback calf photographed this month in the Salish Sea off the B.C. coast. The Pacific Whale Watch Association says 21 calves have been spotted in the area this feeding season. …

How do Whales Sleep?
February 23, 2021How Do Whales Sleep? Whales are air breathing mammals just like us. They must surface to breathe. So how do they sleep and not drown or pass out through a lack of oxygen? Conscious Breathing Whales are known as ‘conscious breathers’, this means they have the ability to remain alert …

New Calf in L Pod. Welcome L125!
February 19, 2021New Calf in L Pod. Welcome L125! The center for whale research has confirmed a new calf in L Pod. Bringing the total population of the Southern Resident Killer Whales to 75. Below is the press release. For photos and more visit Center For Whale Research/L125 The Center for Whale Research …

Orca Exhibition at the Royal Bc Museum
February 10, 2021Opening April 16, 2021. ‘Orcas: Our Shared Future’. A new exhibition at the Royal BC Museum.

Cruise Ships Not Returning Until 2022
February 9, 2021It has been made official. The ban on large cruise ships has been extended until 2022.

Killer Whales and Haida Culture
February 2, 2021Killer Whales and Haida Culture I was born and raised on Haida Gwaii in the village of Skidegate. I was very lucky to have been brought up in my culture. During my time as a naturalist and a zodiac skipper it’s been interesting to see the similarities between killer whale …

How ‘Transient’ Orca are the new dominant group
February 1, 2021How ‘Transient’ Orca are the new dominant group Mammal eating Orca are becoming the dominant eco type. An interesting article published in The Atlantic. Read here Read More Latest Articles, Latest News Try these: Why Do Whales Jump How long can a whale hold its breath? What Do Whales Eat?
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