Ecosystem Summary - Orcinus orca
Orcinus orca in Puget Sound
 
Reference no. Duecy, L., 2013
Ecosystem Puget Sound
Status native
Abundance
Lifestage adults
Regional database
Remarks Since 2009, number of reproductive males is down 26%, and there are only 14 reproductive age males left. Threats include decrease in Chinook salmon that provides their calories, and increased stress from tour boats (Ref. 94272). Also in Ref. 94798.

( e.g. cephalopods )
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