US EditionEndangered B.C. orcas' Salish Sea absence could be linked to 2021 heat dome
- The southern resident killer whales are missing from the Salish Sea this June, alarming the Orca Conservancy organization.
- As of 2024, there were only 73 SRKWs, a decrease from 75 in 2023, with some in poor body condition according to the Centre for Whale Research.
- High river temperatures killed many salmon adults, impacting the reproduction of salmon returning in 2025, which was noted by Orca Conservancy.
- Shari Tarantino of Orca Conservancy suggests the whales may be conserving energy in a marine sanctuary while struggling with food shortages.
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