Photo by Kathy Peavy
April 10
Orcas spotted 4/10 in Ursua Channel near Craig, Alaska. Travelling with a large pod of 4-5 family units with 4-5 in each pod. This one (w/curved fin) was travelling with a slightly smaller orca. Can you identify and let me know who this is?
Kathy PeaveyAnother reply from Graeme Ellis after receiving these additional photos from Craig, Alaska, April 10 submitted by Kathy Peavy & Joyce Mason:
Reply from Graeme Ellis of Canada's Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans, in answer to photos from Craig, Alaska, April 10 submitted by Kathy Peavy
These animals are most definitely offshores. Although the photo quality is not great I believe I can id O183 (male with bent over fin) and O246.
Graeme Ellis, Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada
Hi Kathy -Thanks for sending along the additional photos taken by Joyce as I was able to identify another animal, O175. These offshore encounters are very important, so thank you again for sending the photos and I hope you run into them again! Cheers,
Graeme Ellis, Canada Dept. of Fisheries & Oceans
