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Wild and Free
Photographer: Kristian Gillies
J38, one of the 74 remaining southern resident killer whales porpoising in the open ocean. These whales have had a tough few decades, initially being targeting for capture and distribution to seaworld amusement parks in the late 60's, these whales now face a shortage of their primary food source - chinook salmon, unprecedented levels of underwater disturbance and a high rate of infant mortality. The future looks bleak for these last remaining whales
J38, one of the 74 remaining southern resident killer whales porpoising in the open ocean. These whales have had a tough few decades, initially being targeting for capture and distribution to seaworld amusement parks in the late 60's, these whales now face a shortage of their primary food source - chinook salmon, unprecedented levels of underwater disturbance and a high rate of infant mortality. The future looks bleak for these last remaining whales
- Copyright
- Kristian Gillies
- Image Size
- 2788x4181 / 51.2MB
- Contained in galleries
- Fine Art Prints
