New research on southern resident killer whales reveals a surprising twist in their decline towards extinction. Despite having access to more chinook salmon than healthier relatives, the study finds that noise from marine traffic and ship presence may be hindering their ability to hunt and forage. The findings deepen the mystery surrounding the critical endangerment of these iconic creatures.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/16/orca-killer-whale-extinction-study