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Orcas in Puget Sound


Orca breaching
Photo by Center for Biological Diversity

An extended family of orca whales has made Puget Sound and associated waters its home for thousands of years. Numbers have declined sharply in recent years but it took a win in court to prod the government into protecting them. Earthjustice is keeping a close watch.

Center for Biological Diversity
Earth Island Institute
Friends of the San Juans
Northwest Environmental Advocates
Ocean Advocates
Orca Conservancy
Ralph Munro
Patti Goldman


Last Updated: July 13, 2010
Case Number # 5627