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RESEARCH ENCOUNTERS OUTREACH ACTION ORCAS BLOG ABOUT DONATE More Center for Orca Survey Since 1976 Since 1976 the Center for Whale Research CWR has been the leading organization monitoring and studying Southern Resident killer whales in their critical habitat the Pacific Northwests Salish Sea. CWR performs an annual census and regular health assessments of the orca population informs the government of the whales ecosystem needs shares their stories with the world and promotes ecosystem recovery. Our 49 years of research have created the only longterm data set about the Southern Residents behavior health and social dynamics. Please SUPPORT our ongoing work.