Orca calf J-64 likely dead, Center for Whale Research to monitor future encounters

by KOMO News Staff

Mon, November 3, 2025 at 7:06 AM

Updated Mon, November 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM

A photo of the Southern Resident orcas in J-pod during an encounter with Center for Whale Research workers on Oct. 23, 2025. During this encounter, researchers did not see the newborn calf, J-64, leading them to believe the calf is most likely deceased. (Courtesy: Center for Whale Research){ }