How are Southern Resident orcas socially structured?
Southern Resident orcas have one of the most stable and [...]
What does “quality of life” mean for an orca?
Physical well-being Space to swim long distances (wild orcas [...]
What is a sea sanctuary?
The concept of a sea sanctuary would be a netted [...]
Why can’t captive orcas simply be released into the wild?
1. They don’t know how to survive anymore Most captive [...]
When did plans to move Tokitae to a sea sanctuary begin?
Plans to move Tokitae (also known as Lolita) to [...]
Was Tokitae the last Southern Resident orca in captivity?
Yes — Tokitae (also known as Lolita) was widely regarded [...]
How long did Tokitae live in captivity?
Tokitae lived in a tank approximately 80 by 35 feet [...]
When was Tokitae transported to Miami Seaquarium?
Tokitae was transferred to Miami Seaquarium shortly after her capture [...]
How many orcas were involved in the Penn Cove capture?
During the infamous Penn Cove orca capture on August [...]
When was Tokitae born?
Tokitae — better known for most of her life as [...]