Once thriving, there are now believed to be just 73 Southern Resident killer whales left in Washington state's Puget Sound.

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray pledges to block the $1.3 billion in cuts to NOAA, which would eliminate funding for the Pacific ...

In honor of Critter of the Month's tenth birthday, let's explore the world of one of Puget Sound's most graceful ten-legged ...

New research shows southern resident killer whales grooming each other using kelp they’ve modified, and researchers think ...

More harbor seal pups or expecting mother seals may be on beaches or docks, but it does not mean they're stranded. KING 5 has ...

The man was fined after being found guilty of violating regulations around approaching marine mammals in November 2024.

As sightings in Seattle become more common, there's questions whether sea lion populations are truly increasing, or if it’s just a seasonal fluke.

The Procession of the Species on April 26 will feature more creatures than in previous years. The Puget Sound Estuarium and Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team (DERT) are putting together an ...

In Puget Sound waters near Burfoot Park in Olympia, Biondo said DNR is estimating about 17,000 tires and about 15,000 near Fry Cove County Park. Those two sites are scheduled for removal this summer.

In 1987, killer whales in Puget Sound donned salmon “hats,” carrying dead fish on their heads. Now, a photo of an orca has observers wondering if the trend has returned.