The Pacific Whale Watching Association (PWWA) is calling 2022 a record-breaking year for whale sightings in the Salish Sea. FOX13
Bay Cetology, a Canadian whale research group, says the Bigg’s population has increased by 370 individual whales, with 10 being new calves.
A fun fact for new whale enthusiasts: The Bigg’s killer whales were formerly known as "transient" killer whales, because decades ago, sightings were infrequent. However, their steadily growing presence in the Pacific Northwest has given them the new moniker – named after pioneering killer whale researcher Dr. Michael Bigg.Breaching humpback whale - Sierra Hamilton, Eagle Wing Tours
Researchers with the Canadian Pacific Humpback Collaboration claim to have documented the highest number of humpback whale sightings in a single year for at least the past century.The PWWA says the previous record of humpback calves was 21, which was set last year. "2022 was a memorable year full of record sightings and dozens of new calves," says Erin Gless, Executive Director of the PWWA. "20 years ago, it was rare to see humpbacks or Bigg’s killer whales in the Salish Sea. Now, we see them almost every day. It really demonstrates what’s possible if animals have an ample food supply."
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