Tribute song In Memory of I76: "Son of the Strait". The Signature Rise of a Northern Resident Orca In August, we lost I76, and the ripple of that loss is still felt today.… Among the Northern Resident orcas of British Columbia, I76 was a figure of quiet majesty. Known not only for his lineage but for his unmistakable surfacing style, he carved a place in the hearts of researchers, whale watchers, and coastal communities alike. His tall, slightly curved dorsal fin would slice through the water wi

The Late and Great Northern Resident Orca, I76 in 2019 The fog held the strait like a secret. Then, without sound or ceremony, I76 surfaced, his breath blooming into the mist as if the ocean itself exhaled. For an instant, his fin carved a dark, certain line through the pale world, a quiet declaration of presence. And just as quickly, he slipped back beneath, leaving only the soft swirl of disturbed fog to prove he’d been there at all. @followers @topfans #WildlifeAdventuresNEVI #northernresiden