Orca Conservancy is a Washington State 501c3 non-profit organization working on behalf of Orcinus orca, the killer whale, and protecting the wild places on which it depends.

Additional conservation benefits of kelp forests also include improving water quality, mitigating climate change, and stabilizing shorelines by reducing erosion, all of which will benefit both orcas and salmon.

Orca Conservancy is comprised of incredible individuals from all around North America with a wide range of skills and backgrounds who are passionate about orcas and the environment.

With the three major threats of prey scarcity, pollution, and vessel disturbance, as well as additional threats such as oil spills and climate change, Orca Conservancy has identified a variety of projects …

Who are the Transients? Transient killer whales, also known as Bigg’s killer whales, are a genetically and culturally distinct population or ecotype of orcas within the Pacific Northwest and prey …

Apr 16, 2026 · Below are current action alert items to help the critically endangered Southern Resident killer whales. Check back regularly for new action items.

Orca Shop All proceeds go towards our ongoing projects and initiatives to recover the critically endangered Southern Resident killer whales and wild salmon.

An adult orca needs an estimated 200-385 lbs of fish daily, which is roughly around 4% of their body weight. The preferred prey of Southern Residents is Chinook salmon, also known as King salmon, …

As a non-profit, we depend on the generous support of donors like you to fund our critical projects to recover the endangered Southern Resident killer whales. We believe, it is important for us to remain …

Apr 6, 2026 · Creating larger buffer zones around whales helps restore the conditions needed for effective hunting, communication, and energy conservation—particularly for mothers and calves.