Latest / Washington Huskies Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Southern Residents Vanish as Biggs Thrive | Washington Huskies Basketball News
The Salish Sea is witnessing a dramatic whale shift: southern resident killer whales, once summer staples, are vanishing—down to just 74 as of July 2025—while Bigg’s killer whales, who hunt marine mammals, are booming at 400 and increasingly common in the region. Scientists trace the decline to food shortages, pollution, and boat noise, while Bigg’s resurgence may stem from rebounding prey thanks to the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act. Decades of citizen-collected data are proving vital as researchers scramble to understand and respond to this ecological pivot. Listen in comfort:Get a…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.