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Can BC improve the rate of killer whale births?

Can BC improve the rate of killer whale births?

Mornings with Simi

February 5, 20255m 26sbonus

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Show Notes

A new study introduces a non-invasive method to detect early-stage pregnancy in killer whales using drone images.

This breakthrough helps researchers better understand miscarriage rates and overall population health while enabling conservationists to take action—such as increasing food sources or reducing vessel disturbances—to improve calf survival rates.

Guest: Brittany Visona-Kelly - Senior Manager of the Ocean Wise Whale Health and Monitoring Program

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