- In recent news, there have been reports of orcas organizing and attacking boats.
- Interestingly, two separate groups of orcas have been observed, one in New England and the other in Monterey Bay.
- There have also been sightings of orcas swimming alongside dolphins, sparking curiosity about their interactions.
A recent topic making waves on Twitter suggests that pods of killer whales might be organizing and collaborating, not only among themselves but also with other sea creatures like dolphins.
The idea of orcas and dolphins “orcanizing” gained viral attention when Twitter user Lauren McKenzie highlighted a news article on rare orca sightings off the coast of New England. The tweet has since garnered over 2.8 million views.
—Lauren McKenzie (@TheMcKenziest) June 13, 2023
Another Twitter user, Nimz, jokingly mentioned that if we are living in a simulation, then the orcas have certainly received an exciting update. The hashtag #orcanizing alone received attention from users.
While it remains unclear whether the orcas and dolphins were communicating or merely happened to be in the same area, it is worth noting that orcas have been known to prey on dolphins, although occasional sightings of playful interactions between the two species have been reported.
Recently, orcas have faced negative attention following incidents of them attacking boats near Gibraltar. These whales have even developed techniques for ripping off boat rudders, leading to concerns about their increased speed and efficiency in these attacks.
Notable Sightings of Orcas off the US Coast
Over the weekend, witnesses along the US coast reported two major sightings of orca pods. Researchers conducting an aerial survey in New England observed a pod of four killer whales about 40 miles off the shores of Nantucket, Massachusetts. This marked the first orca sighting in Massachusetts since May 2022.
According to Katherine McKenna, a scientist at the New England Aquarium, the whales were initially seen as splashes ahead of the plane, but on closer inspection, the distinct coloration and large dorsal fins confirmed their identity.
The pod spotted off Massachusetts consisted of one adult male, one adult female, and two juvenile orcas, as confirmed by marine life researchers.
On the same day, a massive pod of approximately 30 orcas was sighted in Monterey Bay. The sighting was documented through drone footage captured by photographer Evan Brodsky. Witnesses described the event as a display of pure energy and celebration, with the playful interaction between the calves drawing particular attention.
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