This new study reveals that the southern resident killer whales actually have greater access to chinook salmon than their healthier northern resident orca relatives, thereby challenging previous assumptions about their food scarcity.
Andrew Trites noted, 'It really surprised us. And you look at your data super hard, because you’re sure you made mistakes somewhere. You check everything three times...' revealing the rigorous process of validating these unexpected findings.
The continuously troubling status of the southern resident killer whales reflects a broader ecosystem crisis, which involves complex interactions among fishermen, whale-watching companies, and marine transport industries.
The unfolding tragedy of the southern resident killer whales underscores their plight and, as Andrew Trites articulated, highlights the importance of looking beyond immediate concerns to understand their environmental challenges.
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