Four baby orcas in the Salish Sea continue to do well. According to crews from the Pacific Whale Watch Association, J50, J51, J52 and L121 — all born since December 30th of last year — have been seen almost every day and appear to be healthy and, in some cases, putting on quite a show.
“I’ve never seen a baby whale breach like J50’s been doing,” said Michael Harris, executive director of PWWA, which represents 33 operators in Washington and British Columbia. ”Her energy is astounding – I guess not unlike my small kids. She’s constantly leaping into the air, and often curling up and doing belly flops. Of course we never know exactly why orcas breach, but when you see a young one do what J50’s been doing, over and over again, and being so playful and affectionate as she is with her family members, you sorta lose that cold scientific analysis and just conclude she’s leaping for joy. It’s definitely a joy to watch.”
Check out a photo gallery of the baby orcas with photos shared by members of PWWA.
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