Analyzing the fat of killer whales reveals what they eat

Published: 20 April 2023

Scientists are studying the diets of the oceans’ top predators as they change in response to their environments. This is because how much and what they eat can affect how ecosystems function....

Tastes differ – even among North Atlantic killer whales

Published: 14 April 2023

Killer whales (also known as orcas) are intelligent predators. While it’s known that killer whales in the Pacific Northwest exploit widely different food types, even within the same region, we know...

Expert: Right whale population continued to decline in 2021

Published: 25 October 2022

The population of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales continued to decline in 2021, according to the latest estimate that puts the surviving population at 340. (CBC News) ...

Killer Whales invading the Arctic – unlocking secrets from their blubber

Published: 7 July 2022

Killer whale populations are invading the Arctic, creating major disruptions to an ecosystem already severely impacted by climate change.

Remili recognized as Pricipal's Prize runner-up

Published: 10 May 2022

Whether it was by creating access to self-care, working to eliminate stigma in women’s health, or providing thoughtful commentary on topics ranging from the spread of COVID-19 to how the government...

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