The federal government is rejecting the recommendations of two of its own ministers and refusing to issue an emergency order protecting southern resident killer whales from “imminent threats ...

The West of Orkney Windfarm site is 31 miles (50km) north west of Thurso and about 18 miles (30km) off the west of Orkney. The Scottish government, which will have the final say on an application ...

OTTAWA - The federal government is rejecting the recommendations of two of its own ministers and refusing to issue an emergency order protecting southern resident killer whales from “imminent ...

How many Salish Sea orcas are there? Salish Sea orcas, also referred to as southern resident killer whales, are one of Canada’s most endangered marine mammals. Only 73 remain. This is their lowest ...

Killer whales, also known as orcas, have officially made the Arctic Ocean their home — something that was nearly impossible until now. Historically, thick ice sheets blocked the whales from venturing ...

COUNCILLORS in Orkney have voted narrowly in favour of a proposed 15% increase in the islands' council tax – after rejecting a suggested rise of 20%. Officials had recommended putting the rate up by ...

Councillors in Orkney have voted narrowly in favour of a proposed 15% increase in the islands' council tax - after rejecting a suggested rise of 20%. Officials had recommended putting the rate up ...

In recent years, the phenomenon of orcas hunting great white sharks has captivated the attention of scientists and enthusiasts alike. These majestic marine predators, known as killer whales, seem to ...

Captured over three weeks by Domenic Biagini of Gone Whale Watching San Diego, the footage offers an unparalleled glimpse into the strategic and brutal hunting methods of these orcas. Screenshot: ...

Councillors in Orkney have given their unanimous backing to one of three onshore wind farms that the local authority had proposed. While backing for the six-turbine wind farm at the Quanterness site ...

Enquiries are being carried out in the Myre Bay area of Hoy after a car was seen in the water. Police Scotland and other agencies are carrying out searches after the vehicle’s discovery on Thursday ...

More than 28,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Scotland since the Russian invasion three years ago. In the coming months, many of those will be applying for an extension scheme to allow them ...