Orca Behavior Institute
A non-profit based on San Juan Island, Washington with the mission of inspiring conservation of wild killer whales through non-invasive research, bold advocacy, and science-based education.
www.orcabehaviorinstitute.org
Starter Packs
Created by Orca Behavior Institute (1)
Salish Sea Whales
Connect with groups and individuals posting content related to cetacean species in the Salish Sea! The feeds included in this starter pack will link you to real-time whale sightings content.
@orcafoster.bsky.social
MACO undergraduate at Oregon State University, killer whale aficionado, aspirational bioacoustician 🐳
@blueprint4coast.bsky.social
A collaborative campaign for a BC Coastal Marine Strategy and law that upholds Indigenous rights, supports biodiversity, and uplifts communities. @cpawsbc.bsky.social + @wcelaw.bsky.social Join us at https://blueprintforthecoast.ca/
@petercorkeron.bsky.social
Marine ecologist & conservationist US government whistleblower, hence underemployed Adjunct at Griffith University Been known to do stuff on dolphins and whales My views are invariably mine My site: aduncus.net
@fipsamarra.bsky.social
scientist, mum | Director of the Westman Islands Research Centre, University of Iceland| marine mammal behavioural ecology and acoustic communication | PI at Icelandic Orca Project icelandic-orcas.com
@efvogel.bsky.social
postdoc @UiTromso | arctic sustainability | marine ecology | animal movement | spatial ecology | biodiversity | foraging behaviour | she/her | 🏳️🌈
@jcqsutherland.bsky.social
Research Fellow, University of St. Andrews. Investigating predator-prey interactions of killer whales and seals in Scotland.
@robharcourt.bsky.social
Emeritus Prof- founded the Marine Predator Research Group @Macquarie_Uni & lead the Australian Integrated Marine Observing System Animal Tracking Facility- always repost research positions in marine & conservation science 🏄🏻♂️🤿📸🦭🐬🐠🐟🐢🐧🦈🐋🐳🦑🐙
@ruthesteban.bsky.social
Marine mammal researcher at Madeira Whale Museum (MBM), Portugal
@500womensci.bsky.social
We aim to serve society by making science open, inclusive, and accessible. Also @500womensci on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more: https://500womenscientists.org/ https://linktr.ee/500womenscientists
@rcowashington.bsky.social
Official Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office account. Agency manages grants to protect and improve Washington’s natural and outdoor recreation resources. www.rco.wa.gov
@clayoquot-action.bsky.social
Clayoquot Action is a Tofino-based conservation society committed to protecting the biocultural diversity of Clayoquot Sound. Clayoquot Action stands for democratic rights, Indigenous Rights and the Rights of Mother Earth. https://clayoquotaction.org/
@sanjuansafaris.bsky.social
Providing high-quality, small and large-group whale watching and wildlife tours in the San Juan Islands since 1995. For more information about our tours: Call us at 1-800-450-6858 Visit our website: www.sanjuansafaris.com
@sanjuanoutfitters.bsky.social
Providing high-quality, small and large-group tours. Join us for a day trip, or a multiday adventure! We offer kayaking, biking, hiking and backpacking tours around the San Juan Islands, Olympic and Rainier National Parks www.sanjuanislandoutfitters.com
@eaglewingtours.bsky.social
Rated #1 Whale Watching Tour in Victoria by Tripadvisor since 2007! Lead partner in the award-winning Exploring the Salish Sea education program.
@ballycoffee.bsky.social
@cindydh.bsky.social
Educator, advocate, dorca, whale lover, animal lover, hockey fan, orphaned kitten mom
@orcasound.bsky.social
Listen for whales. Open source software to help recover the endangered Southern Resident killer whales.
@orcanetwork.bsky.social
Connecting people with whales of the Pacific Northwest. **Please do not submit sightings via Bluesky. Use our website, phone #, or FB page. Thank you!** https://linktr.ee/OrcaNetwork
@jayjayfoshizzay.bsky.social
🇨🇦/🇺🇸 Canadian/American 🏝️👦🏻 Island boy ☀️🦅⛰️❤️🌊🐳🦭Nature & wildlife lover 🎥/📸 Videographer & photographer
@andonimugalari.bsky.social
@edalmcintire.bsky.social
@orcavision.org
Not local to the PNW? Too cold out?! You can Whale Watch from the couch! OrcaVision is your one stop shop for live hydrophones and live cams in the PNW Salish Sea OrcaVision.org
@sjiwhalewatch.bsky.social
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience viewing whales and other amazing wildlife in the heart of the Salish Sea. Our tours depart from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington. Book online or give us a call! www.sjiwhalewatch.com | 360-378-7996
@garyj27.bsky.social
Whale Researcher - Bay Cetology Whale Research Technician - Ocean Wise Wildlife Photographer Find me where the wild whales are!
@whaleresearch.bsky.social
Dedicated to the study and conservation of the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whale (Orca) population in the Pacific Northwest since 1976 www.whaleresearch.com
@pacmam.bsky.social
Pacific Mammal Research (PacMam) is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to understanding more about marine mammal populations in the Salish Sea and passing on that knowledge through scientific publications and education.
@pugetsoundwhales.bsky.social
Bluesky version of an existing whale sightings group; this bsky version created & moderated by AlisaLB.
@wscrqb.bsky.social
Real-time whale sightings from Campbell River to Qualicum Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
@fivestarwhales.bsky.social
Welcome to Victoria's first World Cetacean Alliance Certified Responsible Whale Watching Operator. Established in 1985, Five Star Whale Watching is Victoria’s longest running and most respected Whale Watching company. visit www.5starwhales.com
@afterthebreach.bsky.social
Hosted by two whale-obsessed guides from San Juan Island, WA—Jeff Friedman and Sara Shimazu. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! www.afterthebreachpodcast.com
@hysazu.bsky.social
Whale lover. Wanderer. Photographer. Captain and naturalist on the Salish Sea. Co-host of After the Breach Podcast. (@afterthebreach.bsky.social)
@mbarinews.bsky.social
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute: Advancing marine science and engineering to understand our changing ocean.
@montereybayaquarium.org
How do you do, fellow squids? 🌊 We're your frondly Aquarium with a mission to inspire conservation of the ocean. https://www.montereybayaquarium.org
@ubcoceans.bsky.social
UBC's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries is working towards a world in which our freshwater and ocean systems are healthy and their resources are used sustainably and equitably. #UBCOceans
@andrewfoote.bsky.social
Evolutionary biologist using ancient and modern DNA to study evolution through time and space.
@awhalefact.bsky.social
whale fact for you. Black Lives Matter. 🇵🇸 contact: whale@awhalefact.com socials: linktr.ee/awhalefact follow me on twitch: twitch.tv/awhalefact support: patreon.com/awhalefact
@scrippsocean.bsky.social
Understanding and protecting the planet since 1903. 📍UC San Diego
@whoi.edu
We're the world's largest independent non-profit dedicated to ocean research, exploration, and education. Join us!
@dsbsoc.bsky.social
Official account of the Deep-Sea Biology Society. A society for student, academic and professional deep-sea biologists. 🌊 🔗 dsbsoc.org
@hakai.org
Scientific research institution on the coastal margin of British Columbia, Canada | Part of the Tula Foundation
@oceanconservancy.org
Ocean Conservancy is working with you to protect our ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and thriving planet, forever and for everyone. Join us: OceanConservancy.org
@lrendell.bsky.social
Reader in Biology @_SMRU_ @SchoolofBiology @univofstandrews. Ocean Yachtmaster for hire! Marine conservation, cetacean & fish behaviour, cultural evolution. He/him. Thalassophile. Sailor. #Fife https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/biology/people/ler4
@breakfreefromplastic.org
Join the global movement working to end plastic pollution through LONG TERM systemic changes and REAL solutions. 🌏🙌🏽✨
@highseasalliance.bsky.social
The High Seas Alliance is a partnership of organizations aimed at building a strong common voice and constituency for the conservation of the High Seas. highseasalliance.org