OrcaVision

Where the World Connects to Orcas

Watch. Learn. Connect.

Live cams, real-time sightings, and the stories behind every fin — OrcaVision brings you closer to orcas no matter where you are on Earth.
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The Orca Ecosystem

Three pillars. One front door.

The orca world has incredible organizations doing vital work. OrcaVision connects you to all of them — making their science, sightings, and tools accessible from anywhere.

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The Sightings

Orca Network

Real-time whale sighting alerts and community reports across the Salish Sea. The definitive source for knowing where whales are right now.
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The Science

Orca Behavior Institute

Non-profit research organization on San Juan Island collecting long-term behavioral data, plus Whale University courses for deep learning.
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The Identification

Finwave

AI-powered photo identification by Bay Cetology. Submit a dorsal fin photo and get a match — 92% accurate for Bigg’s killer whales.
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OrcaVision is where it all comes together.

We’re not the sightings network, the research lab, or the ID tool. We’re the place where someone in Tokyo, London, or Philadelphia can watch orcas live, understand what they’re seeing, and fall in love killer whales. 

Live Cams

Watch right now

Live streams from the best orca viewing points in the world. Check cam status at a glance.
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San Juan Island, WA

Lime Kiln Live Cam

The premier shore-based orca watching location in the world. 

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OrcaLab Main

Hanson Island, BC

Live

Pender Whale Sanctuary

Pender Harbour, BC
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Friday Harbor Marina

San Juan Island, WA

Hydrophones

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Saturna

Live
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Orcalab

Live
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Lime Kiln Hydrophone

Live
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Andrews Bay

Live
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Orcasound Lab

Live
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North San Juan Channel

Live
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Port Townsend

Live
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Bush Point

Live
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Beach Camp at Sunset Bay

Live
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MaST Center Aquarium

Live

This Week in Orca Waters

Recent sightings, translated

We curate Orca Network’s weekly reports into context that helps you understand what’s happening — and whether to watch the cams.
  • April 13, 2026

The T419s Puget Sound Journey

The Dorsal Report by OrcaVision  •  Southern Resident & Bigg’s Orca Sighting Recap Weekly Edition Mar 26 – Apr 5, 2026 The Dorsal Report •…

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Salish Sea Weekly Sightings

Week Ending Southern Residents Bigg’s Matrilines
5-Apr-26
None reported
T36/T36BsT46sT49AsT49BsT65A5T65AsT65BsT99sT100ET101sT117A/T117BsT123sT124AsT124A1T137sT172T419s
29-Mar-26
J Pod
T19sT36As & T36BsT49AsT99sT419s
22-Mar-26
None reported
T65AsT137s
15-Mar-26
J Pod
T36sT36BsT99sT46Bs (New Calf!)T137sT419s
8-Mar-26
None reported
T60sT124AT100ET137s
1-Mar-26
J Pod
T46s (minus T46D)
22-Feb-26
L Pod (New Calf!)J Pod
None reported
15-Feb-26
None reported
T124A2sT100BsT100ET125AT128T02BT109Bs
8-Feb-26
J Pod
T100BsT100ET99sT46sT124A2sT124DsT124A2s
1-Feb-26
None reported
T100BsT100ET46s (minus T46D; incl. T46ET46F)T122
25-Jan-26
J Pod
T46s (minus T46D)T100BsT100E
18-Jan-26
J PodK Pod
T49A2sT87T90sT124A2sT36A1sT137s
11-Jan-26
J PodK Pod
T34sT36/T36BsT37/T37BsT37As
4-Jan-26
K Pod
T73AsT75CsT166A1presumed T124Ds
5-Apr-26
Southern Residents
None reported
Bigg’s Matrilines
T36/T36BsT46sT49AsT49BsT65A5T65AsT65BsT99sT100ET101sT117A/T117BsT123sT124AsT124A1T137sT172T419s
29-Mar-26
Southern Residents
J Pod
Bigg’s Matrilines
T19sT36As & T36BsT49AsT99sT419s
22-Mar-26
Southern Residents
None reported
Bigg’s Matrilines
T65AsT137s
15-Mar-26
Southern Residents
J Pod
Bigg’s Matrilines
T36sT36BsT99sT46Bs (New Calf!)T137sT419s
8-Mar-26
Southern Residents
None reported
Bigg’s Matrilines
T60sT124AT100ET137s
1-Mar-26
Southern Residents
J Pod
Bigg’s Matrilines
T46s (minus T46D)
22-Feb-26
Southern Residents
L Pod (New Calf!)J Pod
Bigg’s Matrilines
None reported
15-Feb-26
Southern Residents
None reported
Bigg’s Matrilines
T124A2sT100BsT100ET125AT128T02BT109Bs
8-Feb-26
Southern Residents
J Pod
Bigg’s Matrilines
T100BsT100ET99sT46sT124A2sT124DsT124A2s
1-Feb-26
Southern Residents
None reported
Bigg’s Matrilines
T100BsT100ET46s (minus T46D; incl. T46ET46F)T122
25-Jan-26
Southern Residents
J Pod
Bigg’s Matrilines
T46s (minus T46D)T100BsT100E
18-Jan-26
Southern Residents
J PodK Pod
Bigg’s Matrilines
T49A2sT87T90sT124A2sT36A1sT137s
11-Jan-26
Southern Residents
J PodK Pod
Bigg’s Matrilines
T34sT36/T36BsT37/T37BsT37As
4-Jan-26
Southern Residents
K Pod
Bigg’s Matrilines
T73AsT75CsT166A1presumed T124Ds

Weekly sightings will appear here — check back soon.

💡 Check back for cam viewing tips based on recent sightings

Saw a Whale?

Find out who you're watching

Every orca has a name, a family, and a story. When whales pass through our cams, we help you identify who they are using the best tools in the orca research world.
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Spot a whale on our cams

Screenshot or note the time when you see dorsal fins.

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Submit to Finwave

Upload your photo to Finwave's AI-powered ID system for a match within 24 hours.

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Learn their story

Discover the whale's family, travel history, and what researchers know about them.

Powered by Finwave

Finwave uses AI to match dorsal fin photos against a database of known orcas — 92% accurate for Bigg’s killer whales, with expert confirmation within 24 hours.
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FinSight Blog

Stories behind every fin

Data becomes stories. Sightings become narratives. We turn what’s happening in the orca world into content anyone can connect with.
  • April 13, 2026

The T419s Puget Sound Journey

The Dorsal Report by OrcaVision  •  Southern Resident & Bigg’s Orca Sighting Recap Weekly Edition Mar 26 – Apr 5, 2026 The Dorsal Report •…

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  • April 4, 2026

A Full House in the Salish Sea

The Dorsal Report by OrcaVision  •  Southern Resident & Bigg’s Orca Sighting Recap Weekly Edition Mar 18–26, 2026 The Dorsal Report • OrcaVision The Alaska…

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  • March 12, 2026

Mystery Whales in the Salish Sea!!

The Dorsal Report by OrcaVision  •  Southern Resident & Bigg’s Orca Sighting Recap Weekly Edition Mar 6–12, 2026 The Dorsal Report • OrcaVision Three Bigg’s…

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  • March 6, 2026

J Pod Returns to Haro Strait

The Dorsal Report by OrcaVision  •  Southern Resident & Bigg’s Orca Sighting Recap Weekly Edition Mar 1–6, 2026 The Dorsal Report • OrcaVision J Pod…

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  • February 27, 2026

J Pod’s Three Day Puget Sound Loop

The Dorsal Report by OrcaVision  •  Southern Resident & Bigg’s Orca Sighting Recap Weekly Edition Feb 22–24, 2026 The Dorsal Report • OrcaVision J Pod…

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  • February 20, 2026

L Pod Shows Up With A Brand New Calf!

The Dorsal Report by OrcaVision  •  Southern Resident & Bigg’s Orca Sighting Recap Weekly Edition Feb 14–20, 2026 The Dorsal Report • OrcaVision L Pod…

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Go Deeper with OBI

Ready to take your knowledge to the next level?

OrcaVision gives you the gateway. When you’re ready to dive deep into whale science, Whale University at the Orca Behavior Institute offers immersive courses led by whale researcher Monika Wieland Shields and OBI team.

  • Bigg's Courses — a real research experience with boat excursions
  • Orca Art Classes
  • Whale Book Club with guest speakers
  • Humpbacks of the Salish Sea
Explore Whale University →

Whale University

Bigg's 201: Adult Whale Research Experience

Starting at $1,200 · 4.5 months
MW
Monika Wieland Shields, OBI

Coming Soon

Orcas live everywhere. Soon, so will we.

OrcaVision is expanding beyond the Pacific Northwest to become the world’s global orca watching hub.
San Juan Island
OrcaLab, BC
Monterey Bay
Norway
Iceland
New Zealand
Alaska
Live now
Coming 2026–2027