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Recovering the Southern Resident Killer Whale with Research and Conservation
5:10
Learn what scientists have discovered studying the endangered Southern Resident killer whales. See the science behind recovering this charismatic creature, from collecting their poop to tracking them using satellite tags.
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Species in the Spotlight: Southern Resident Killer Whale
2:50
Southern Resident killer whales are one of NOAA Fisheries' Species in the Spotlight. What factors are contributing to this unique population's failure to thrive? Is there a plan for saving this endangered species? Watch the video for the answers.
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UAV Reveals Killer Whales in Striking Detail
12:31
Unmanned aerial vehicle allows scientists to study killer whale health and reproduction while also offering a glimpse into the family life of these social animals.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Offers a New View of Killer Whales
11:09
For the first time, scientists have used an unmanned aerial vehicle to photograph killer whales from above. This gives scientists a new way to monitor killer whale health and reproduction while giving us all a stunning new view of the species.
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Killer Whale and Salmon Genetics, Featuring Dr. Kim Parsons
2:33
Short video featuring Dr. Kim Parsons talking about genetic analysis of killer whale poop to understand what populations of salmon they depend on.
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Orphan Orca: Saving Springer (5 min)
5:17
In 2002, an orphaned killer whale was discovered in Puget Sound. Follow Springer's amazing rescue in this film and celebrate the 10 year anniversary of her successful reunion and recovery.
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Be Whale Wise PSA
0:32
Puget Sound orcas are an endangered species and that means stepped up enforcement of special rules to view them. Stay at least 200 yards from orcas. Keep out of their path, and never feed them. Check the federal guidelines at at BeWhaleWise.org