As sea ice off Arctic Alaska retreats, orcas are staying in the region longer

The predators could have a big impact on key subsistence species such as bowhead whales.

By ArcticToday December 7, 2021
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Researchers tracking orcas in Alaska’s waters with acoustic tools have found more evidence that the whales are moving into the Arctic — and staying there longer as sea ice retreats.

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