Tell me about the Killer Whale pod in Puget Sound?

Answer 1

There are several Orca (Killer) Whale pods to be found around the area, such as the K pod, L pod, and J pod. The K pod and the L pod leave the sound during the winter, and usually return around late May or early June, however this year at the beginning of March, the two orca pods made a surprise late-winter appearance in Puget Sound. A March appearance of L pod has never been reported, and some researchers say it is further evidence of strange and dangerous conditions in the Pacific Ocean. Only the J pod can be expected to be found in and out of the Puget Sound throughout winter.

These pods have been studies for close to 30 years. The members of the pod are all closely related to one another, and the adult males remain with their family for life. Over 50 members make up the K and L pods.

Over the years, the mortality rates of the whales have increased. The population of salmon in their home waters has decreased due to habitat destruction, overfishing, and damming.

Puget Sound's orcas were labeled as endangered as of February 2006.

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