A Mother’s Unforgettable Grief The Salish Sea has welcomed a beacon of hope. In the summer of two thousand eighteen, the world watched, heartbroken, as an orca known as Tahlequah, or J thirty-five, carried her dead calf for seventeen agonizing days. Her profound display of grief transcended species, touching hearts across the globe and sparking…
The Echo of Loss and Remembrance The Pacific Northwest coastline holds a complex narrative, etched in the gray waters and shadowed by towering evergreens. It is a story of ecological fragility, persistent threats, and, now, a glimmer of hope. In 2018, the world watched with heavy hearts as Tahlequah, also known as J35, a member…
Introduction Imagine the vast expanse of the ocean, the playful splash of a pod of orcas, and the intricate web of family bonds that connect these magnificent creatures. Orcas, often called killer whales, are renowned for their intelligence, social complexity, and deep emotional lives. The story of Tahlequah, also known as J35, touched hearts around…
