
Recent on-the-water
ENCOUNTERS

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An Encounter refers to any time we observe killer whales (orcas), from one of our research boats or land, where at least one individual is identified and photographed. Typically, 2-4 staff are involved in an encounter. Once we come into contact with whales (ie. within distance of identifying individuals by sight) we have begun our encounter. During an encounter, our main goal is to photograph every individual present from both the left and right side.
2022
ENCOUNTERS
Enc # • Date • Pods
« #22 • 11-May • Transients - Haro Strait
« #21 • 10-May • Transients - Haro Strait
« #20 • 06-May • Transients - Boundary Pass
« #19 • 28-Apr • Transients - Haro Strait
« #18 • 22-Apr • Transients - Haro Strait, Spieden Channel, New Channel
« #17 • 11-Apr • Transients - San Juan Channel
« #16 • 10-Apr • J Pod - Haro Strait
« #15 • 10-Apr • Transients - Constance Bank
« #14 • 07-Mar • J Pod - San Juan Channel
« #13 • 01-Mar • J Pod - Haro Strait
« #12 • 11-Feb • J Pod - Becher Bay
« #11 • 09-Feb • Transients - Sidney Island
« #10 • 27-Jan • Transients - Salt Spring Island
« #9 • 26-Jan • J Pod - Harney Channel
« #8 • 24-Jan • Transients - Discovery Island
« #7 • 23-Jan • Transients - Sherringham Point
« #6 • 22-Jan • L Pod - Haro Strait
« #5 • 22-Jan • Transients - Beechey Head
« #4 • 20-Jan • J, L Pod - Haro Strait
« #3 • 16-Jan • Transients - Otter Point