What Orcas Are Changing in Antarctica Might Surprise You

How To Protect The Ocean · Apr 13, 2026 · 9m

What if Antarctica isn't changing as slowly as we think?

And what if one of the biggest drivers of that change… is an animal most people only see as a top predator?

In this episode, we look at what orcas are really doing in Antarctica, and why it might surprise you. These aren't just whales passing through a frozen landscape. They are specialized hunters with learned behaviors, working in coordinated groups, and possibly reshaping the ecosystem in ways scientists are still trying to understand.

As sea ice melts and new areas of the Southern Ocean open up, orcas may be gaining access to places…