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Dead baby orca reveals harmful chemical levels in killer whales
By Laura Geggel published
Eight dead whales found in Norway had high levels of chemicals, including banned PCBs, in their bodies.

Young killer whale rescued after stranding on Scottish beach
By Harry Baker published
A marine mammal medic praised locals who helped save a stranded juvenile killer whale from a beach in Scotland. Here's how they did it.

Secret Group of Killer Whales Discovered in Southern Ocean
By Kimberly Hickok published
These marine mammals look like killer whales but smaller, with smaller patches above their eyes and pointier dorsal fins. What are these posers

World's First Dolphin Spinal Tap Cranks Marine Medicine Up to 11
By Brandon Specktor published
This is (Dolphin) Spinal Tap.

Newborn Orca Spotted Off Seattle Coast. Will the Baby Survive Its 1st Year?
By Mindy Weisberger published
A beleaguered orca population finally has something to celebrate.

Scarlet, the Struggling Orca, Now Presumed Dead
By Kimberly Hickok published
Despite rescuers' best efforts, Scarlet, a young ailing orca, is now presumed dead.

Starving Orca Feared Dead. But NOAA Isn't Giving Up Just Yet.
By Kimberly Hickok published
Capturing Scarlet could be the only way to save her — if she's still alive.

Watch: Dolphin Superpod Chases Billions of Baitfish in Monterey Bay
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Though the site was spectacular for onlookers nearshore, to the dolphins, it was probably just another Monday.
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