A non-profit based on San Juan Island, Washington with the mission of inspiring conservation of wild killer whales through non-invasive research, bold advocacy, and science-based education.
www.orcabehaviorinstitute.org
Orca Behavior Institute
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While on vacation, we've been lucky enough to see both Alaskan transient and Alaska resident orcas while out on the water with Northern Latitude Adventures in Seward.
We can't wait to share more from these encounters after we're back home!
#killerwhales #whalesky #resurrectionbay #gulfofalaska
I continue to carry that Hope that the SR females will continue to bring more joy to us all with many more viable births in the future.”
Lisa Allison Blohm, Artist (5/5)
In this vein, we plan to highlight a few of our artists and why they chose the whale featured in their piece. First up is Lisa Allison Blohm whose L77 Matia painting is at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center: (2/5)
Want to create your own life-sized SRKW dorsal fin but worried if it's too late or your skills aren't good enough? It's not too late, and remember that this project is about passion, not perfection!
Here’s a link to our instructions guide that will help you get started:
tinyurl.com/Create-Your-...
“When I heard about it I knew I had to be part of this awesome art project to create 75 fins! (3/5)
Part of our goal for this Orca Action Month is to foster more connection between people and the Southern Residents; the more people who know about these whales as individuals, the more people likely to take action to help aid in their recovery. (1/5)
Although I love every single Southern resident, and who doesn't, I chose L77 Matia because she brought much joy with the birth of L124 and was therefore one of 3 female Southern Residents in a painting I did that celebrated New Life and Hope for her clan! (4/5)
