A team of marine scientists from California had a thrilling encounter with a large pod of orcas consisting of up to 24 killer whales. The group, which included several mother and child pairs and adult males, was spotted during a whale-watching tour near the Farallon Islands. Michael Pierson, a member of the research team, explained that they had decided to deviate from their usual route and approach the islands from the south. While on the tour, they had also sightings of a blue whale and a pod of humpbacks before they saw the orcas. The sheer number of orcas was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the researchers. Lead research biologist, Alisa Schulman-Janiger, identified at least six different families among the whales. She said it was unclear why groups of orcas come together, but they may have been hunting, investigating something unusual, or simply socializing. Such sightings are rare and provide valuable insights into the behavior of these majestic creatures, which scientists are still looking to unravel.
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