Since 2020, a small group of killer whales off the coasts of Spain and Portugal has been ramming sailboats, targeting their ...

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the most well-studied marine mammals, captivating the public and scientists alike with their intelligence, strong social bonds and complex behaviors.

Have you ever considered the social life of the killer whale? Josh McInnes is a marine ecologist. He's spent over a decade studying orcas - their habits, their diets and quirks. What bar do they go to ...

Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species ...

The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations called ecotypes. Each ecotype indicates an ecological specialization with its ...

Want to experience this story in a different medium? Check out the related documentary or Science Quickly podcast episode. Like many people who visit San Juan Island, I came here for the orcas. This ...