Welcome to OrcaCam™

This camera is a controllable live-feed that allows you to view the west side of San Juan Island from the deck of the Center for Whale Research.
Note: Camera is located in Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone.

Just click on the image and/or the control buttons to maneuver the camera. There is a time-out function if other viewers wish to control the system, so enjoy the features of the camera and thank you for visiting our site.

1. The camera is simple to navigate, and can be controlled by either: a. using the navigation bars along the bottom and sides of the camera picture; or... b. clicking anywhere on the image and the camera will center to where you clicked. (This is particularly helpful making small adjustments to the position of the camera).

2. The camera may be controlled by only one individual at a time. However, the camera has a time-out function to allow several users to "get in line" to operate the camera. Just click on the image or the navigating bars and the camera will revert to your control in sequential order.

Requires JAVA to view — DOWNLOAD JAVA HERE»

OrcaCam Etiquette:

As the whales are only visible during anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours of any given day, we recommend that unless you are skilled at navigating the camera, you refrain from operating the camera if someone else is doing a good job keeping the camera on the whales as they pass. Practicing navigating the camera is best reserved for the numerous hours that the whales are not present. Thank you.

 

Adding to the Experience:

We highly recommend you add to your total OrcaCam experience by linking to the following
on-line hydrophones here:
http://orcasound.net/
http://orcasound.net/os/

Listen to the sounds of Killer whales

BLOWS»
This audio recording is the distinctive sound of numerous Killer whales surfacing for air.

CALLS»
This a udio recording is a collection of calls made by members of the Southern Residents.

CLICKS»
This audio recording is the unique sound of Southern Resident Killer whales using "echolocation" to hunt for food.

SONAR»
This audio recording is of a modern mid frequency navy sonar recorded by hydrophone in 2003. You may want to turn the speaker volume down before listening!



INDIVIDUAL PODS have very distinctive calls specific to their own pods.
JPod»
KPod»
Transients»

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(Audio Clips require QUICKTIME PLAYER) All audio recordings are provided for educational purposes only and are the sole property of the Center for Whale Research. No transmission or duplication for commercial purposes is allowed without prior written consent from the Center for Whale Research. — Thank you