World Orca Day

World Orca Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about orcas and supporting worldwide research, rescue and conservation efforts. As apex predators at the top of the food web, orcas play an important role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems. Protecting and conserving them is therefore essential. The day was first celebrated on 14 July 2014 to publicise the many threats orcas face and what people like you can do to help.

Whales or Dolphins?

One of the most commonly asked questions about orcas is whether they are whales or dolphins. Orcas, otherwise known as killer whales, are actually the largest species of dolphin, which is where the confusion comes from. But why? Well, it comes down to a few technicalities, including their scientific taxonomy, evolution and physical features. Their classification places them in the family Delphinidae, also known as the oceanic dolphin family. However, orcas…