Killer Whales Revive 1980s 'Salmon Hat' Trend in Puget Sound

Southern Resident orcas have been seen wearing salmon ‘hats.’ But it's not all fun and games

Deborah Giles told KUOW’s Kim Malcolm that while this "salmon hat" phenomenon is certainly noteworthy, it's likely not a hopeful sign of long-term recovery.

Are Pacific Northwest orcas bringing back the ‘salmon hat’ trend?

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – While fashion trends may come and go, one trend from the 80s may be making a comeback: Salmon hats. On October 25, a viral photo of a Southern Resident orca at Point No Point, Washington, was spotted with a salmon on its head -- also known as a "salmon hat." According to the Orca Network – a Washington nonprofit – the salmon hat phenomenon was first spotted in the late 80s among the endangered Southern Resident population…

No, Orcas Probably Aren't Reviving the 'Dead Salmon Hat' Trend, Despite a Viral Photo, Experts Say. Here's Why

A recent photo of an orca swimming with a salmon on its head has fueled speculation that the fad, first observed in the 1980s, has re-emerged off the coast of Washington state. But some experts are less eager to jump to that conclusion

Orcas in Washington embrace 'dead salmon hat' trend

Orcas in Puget Sound are reviving the rare "dead salmon hat" behavior, balancing fish on their heads—a playful act that may signal abundant salmon nearby.

Killer whale spotted balancing a salmon on its head, intriguing scientists and orca watchers

A killer whale was spotted balancing a salmon on its head earlier this fall near the coastline in Washington state, surprising scientists and intriguing orca...

French marine park to close over law banning killer whale shows

A French theme park said on Wednesday that it would close early next year over a 2021 law banning shows featuring marine mammals, including the two last orcas in captivity in the country.