orca

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On Thursday, the aquarium announced it will begin the process of returning the orca to her natural habitat in the next two years.

From BBC

The late Ken Balcomb, founder of the Center for Whale Research and a champion of southern resident orca recovery, was an author on the paper.

From Seattle Times

Southern resident orcas are also impacted, because they depend on Klamath River salmon for prey.

From Seattle Times

The plan to release the orca — also known as Tokitae — is the result of a “binding agreement” among The Dolphin Company, which operates the Seaquarium, Miami-Dade County and animal rights advocates, the company said.

From New York Times

On a daily basis, we see orcas, salmon, eagles and many other species travel up and down its coasts, taking advantage of the remaining healthy habitats for feeding and refuge.

From Seattle Times