Orcas, Salmon, and Streams

Front

How much of the Southern Resident Orca population diet is salmon?

Back

90%

Front

Why is it important that the water be shaded?

Back

It helps keep the water cool.

Front

What is one way native vegetation on the banks of waterways helps salmon?

Back

It helps filter the water from roads before it goes into the creek.

Front

How is erosion harmful for salmon?

Back

It clogs their gills and makes it hard for them to breathe.

Front

Why is a diversity of vegetation better than just one species?

Back

Lots of different plants lead to lots of different bugs, which feed the salmon fry.

Front

Why is it important that water be constantly flowing?

Back

It keeps the water cool as it seeps out of the forests, even in summer.

Front

Why does large, woody debris help salmon?

Back

It provides shelter, and supports the macroinvertebrate population, which salmon eat.

Front

How do orcas hunt?

Back

Echolocation

Front

What is the Resident Orca's favourite food?

Back

Chinook

Front

What are the names of the resident orca pods?

Back

J, K, L