You may have read the heartbreaking CNN story this weekend of a mother orca unable to let go of her dead calf. It’s a reminder of how close of a bond familial groups are in orca populations. Joining us to expand on orca families are OrcaLab founders Paul Spong and Helena Symonds in a live
Daily Dose of Love: Breaching Humpback Whale!
Whale it, won’t it? What a wonderful surprise! We caught a beautiful Humpback Whale breaching the pristine waters on our Orca Live Cam! There is nothing more beautiful than watching a gentle giant come up to say hello. We are so happy to “sea” you, please come back soon! Dara | explore.org
Daily Dose of Love: Steller Sea Lions Are Back!
Oh yeah, that’s the spot! The sea lion colony has returned to its favorite haul-out on Hanson Island, near Orcalab HQ in British Columbia! We love these guys because they show so much personality while snuggling up with each other, nursing their pups, or just giving themselves a good scratch. Come lay about with our
Daily Dose of Love: Rubbing Beach Surprise!
Two For One! Here at Explore, we are always looking for a great bargain and man did we get one on the Underwater Rubbing Beach Live Cam! We are normally on the lookout for passing orcas, but this time we caught not one but TWO otters swimming by. One even came to say hello! Seems like
Daily Dose of Love: Live Chats – Orcas, Owls, and Ospreys!
Orcas, Owls, And Ospreys! Explore is ending this wonderful week with two new live chats Friday! Joining us for the opening of orca season are OrcaLab founders Paul Spong and Helena Symonds. Their decades studying the orcas’ vocal recordings offer a unique perspective on these wild whales. The chat will be on the OrcaLab cam at
