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Orcas Save Salmon at Ballard Locks | Spokane News
Killer whales, specifically Bigg’s transients, made a rare and thrilling appearance near the Ballard Locks—snacking on seals and sea lions while offering an unexpected boost to salmon survival. Scientists call it the “best-case scenario” because these apex predators are naturally keeping seal populations in check, which have been devastating salmon runs. Visitors like Alana Lyons from Georgia got a front-row seat to the spectacle, spotting multiple orcas—including possibly a calf—with cheers echoing after the splashdowns. While past attempts to deter seals with fake orcas and even lethal…
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