Killer whales, or orcas, have long been recognized as some of the most intelligent creatures in the ocean. Known for their ...

Imagine hearing a killer whale say "hello" or "goodbye"; it might seem like something taken from a science fiction movie, but ...

In a day of sadness and surprise, researchers on Puget Sound on Tuesday found J61, the new calf born to mother orca Tahlequah, had not survived—and that a new calf had also been born to J pod. Lolita, ...

Ships moving through a busy channel off Washington state's San Juan Island are slowing down this summer as part of a study to determine whether that can reduce noise and benefit a small, endangered ...