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March 3, 2025 9 mins

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Prince of Whales PODcast! Last week, we packed an entire episode with fascinating facts about the Salish Sea’s wildlife—and we still had more to share! Part 2 of our fun fact special covers everything from the world's oldest orca to how salmon smell their way home and even whale vomit worth more than gold. If you haven’t checked out Part 1 yet, go back and listen, then jump right into this episode for even more surprises!Topics Include:

  • (0:51) Ocean Sun, the world’s oldest living wild orca, may be 97 years old!
  • (1:40) Granny the orca: was she really 105 years old?
  • (4:31) Which animals in the Salish Sea can live for over 100 years?
  • (5:40) Salmon use their sense of smell to find their birth rivers!
  • (6:47) Humpback whales may navigate using bacteria that detect magnetic fields
  • (7:59) Herring were once called "candlefish"—and they could actually be burned like candles!
  • (9:08) The lost herring spawn of Victoria’s Gorge Waterway—what happened?

This episode is packed with wild facts you’ll want to share. Don’t forget to subscribe and send us your questions at podcast@princeofwhales.com or on Instagram. 🐋✨

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