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In unusual orca sighting, tour spots at least 20 killer whales off San Francisco

Por: WPLG Local 10 Tech June 08, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO – An uncommonly large grouping of orcas for Northern California — roughly two dozen killer whales — were spotted by a whale watching tour off the coast of San Francisco last month, likely gathered together to celebrate a successful hunt for sea lions or seals.“I screamed ‘orca!’” recalled Michael Pierson, a Oceanic Society naturalist leading the tour, after noticing “those distinct dorsal finds poking out of the... + full article



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