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New Orca Calf Brings Hope to Salish Sea
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 91
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Summary
A new baby orca has been spotted in the Salish Sea, offering a glimmer of hope for the critically endangered southern resident killer whale population. This second calf in just four months joins L-Pod, bringing the total population to 74 whales — a fragile number threatened by dwindling chinook salmon, boat noise, and pollution. With new federal rules requiring boats to stay 1,000 meters away, conservationists are cautiously optimistic. Every new birth is a step toward survival — and this little one, with its unique eye patch, is already making waves. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/46633e351c97ecc8