Orcas advocates got positive news this month, as the J pod’s new calf was spotted in good health.
SEATTLE — It’s official – it’s a girl!
The Center for Whale Research confirmed Sunday that the new orca calf in the J pod, J62, is female.
During a sighting on Feb. 8, researchers said J62 appeared to be “doing well” and is “filling out nicely.” J62 was seen “bouncing around” with the J19s while the pod appeared to be resting about three-quarters of a mile off the west side of San Juan Island.
Near the end of the sighting, researchers said the J19s
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