The B.C. Wild Killer Whale Adoption Program!

Join the Killer Whale Conservation Team! Adopt a wild killer whale today!

Killer whales, or orcas, are found in all the world's oceans, but nowhere are they more accessible for viewing and studying than in Canada's west coast waters.

Learning everything we can about killer whales is the best way to protect them.

How do new pods form? Where do resident killer whales go in the winter months? Why do 50 per cent of newborns die in their first year? How do killer whale dialects develop over time? Are killer whales particularly susceptible to environmental toxins? Is increased boat traffic affecting killer whale behaviour?

Photo by Volker Deeke

Researchers in Canada and the U.S. have been investigating groups of killer whales that frequent the area annually for more than 25 years and are trying to answer these questions and others. Once widely feared, killer whales are now understood far better than they were only three decades ago.

By becoming a member of the B.C. Wild Killer Whale Adoption Program you will be directly supporting research on wild killer whales. Continuing research will lead to a better understanding of the whales, their place in the ocean ecosystem, and the conservation measures necessary to protect them.

To learn more visit the B.C. Wild Killer Whale Adoption Program Web site, at www.killerwhale.org.