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Stories behind every fin. Weekly recaps, whale family profiles, seasonal guides, and dispatches from the field.

May Monthly Summary

The Dorsal Report by OrcaVision • Southern Resident & Bigg’s Orca Sighting Recap Monthly Summary May 2026 The Dorsal Report • OrcaVision May was a busy Bigg’s month across the…

March Monthly Summary

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This Week in Orca Waters: Feb 10–14

J Pod calls echoed through Haro Strait on Monday but the whales stayed invisible. Meanwhile, T100B Freya and her family made a dramatic appearance in central Puget Sound — here’s what it all means for cam watchers this weekend.

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…

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…

T124A2s Run Laps Around Puget Sound

The Dorsal Report by OrcaVision • Southern Resident & Bigg’s Orca Sighting Recap Weekly Edition Feb 4–13, 2026 The Dorsal Report • OrcaVision T124A2s Run…

J Pod Plays Acoustic Hide and Seek!

The Dorsal Report by OrcaVision • Southern Resident & Bigg’s Orca Sighting Recap Weekly Edition Jan 29 – Feb 5, 2026 The Dorsal Report •…

Thor Takes Port Susan

The Dorsal Report by OrcaVision • Southern Resident & Bigg’s Orca Sighting Recap Weekly Edition Jan 19–27, 2026 The Dorsal Report • OrcaVision Thor Takes…

K Pod Steals the Show!

The Dorsal Report by OrcaVision • Southern Resident & Bigg’s Orca Sighting Recap Weekly Edition Jan 13–18, 2026 The Dorsal Report • OrcaVision K Pod…

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Meet the T100Bs: Freya's Growing Family

Three generations of Bigg’s orcas making waves in Puget Sound — who they are, where they travel, and why researchers are watching them closely.

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February Viewing Guide: What to Watch For

J Pod on the hydrophones, Bigg’s hunting in the Sound, and the first gray whale arrivals of the season. Your guide to what’s happening on the cams this month.

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This Week in Orca Waters: Feb 3–7

A quiet week on the cams but a busy one on the hydrophones — J Pod vocals confirmed in Haro Strait, and a humpback was reported off Mission Beach.

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Alaska Preview: Planning the June Expedition

This summer we’re heading north to document orcas beyond the Salish Sea. Here’s what we’re hoping to find — and film.

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J Pod: Who's Who in the Southern Residents

The most famous orca family in the world — every member, their relationships, and how to recognize them when they pass the cams.

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January Viewing Guide: Winter Watching

Winter means fewer Southern Residents in the Salish Sea, but Bigg’s transients are active. Here’s where to point your screen this month.

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