Southern resident orcas

Southern Resident orcas, or Southern Resident killer whales (Orcinus orca), are a distinct population of orcas that primarily inhabit the coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest, particularly around the Salish Sea, which includes the waters of Washington State and British Columbia. They are classified as a distinct population segment (DPS) under the U.S. Endangered Species Act due to their declining numbers and threats to their survival.