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The death of a calf highlights threats to Pacific orca population
(Earth Island Journal)
Tahlequah, also known as J35, made headlines in 2018 after carrying her dead calf with her for 17 days. Now, she has lost another one. This heartbreaking news comes amidst a significant decline in the population of orcas in the Pacific Northwest, fueled by a lack of prey and other environmental factors. Because orcas are apex predators and an integral part of the food chain, losing the local population entirely could have vast implications for the local ecosystem.
Brady Bradshaw, Senior Oceans Campaigner at the Center for Biological Diversity, joins the Exchange to discuss.
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By Mike Green(Earth Island Journal)
Tahlequah, also known as J35, made headlines in 2018 after carrying her dead calf with her for 17 days. Now, she has lost another one. This heartbreaking news comes amidst a significant decline in the population of orcas in the Pacific Northwest, fueled by a lack of prey and other environmental factors. Because orcas are apex predators and an integral part of the food chain, losing the local population entirely could have vast implications for the local ecosystem.
Brady Bradshaw, Senior Oceans Campaigner at the Center for Biological Diversity, joins the Exchange to discuss.