Author: Constanza Cabrera

A rare sighting of a pod of orcas off the coast of northern Chile has provided marine biologists with a unique opportunity to study these elusive predators up close. Led by a female orca named Dakota, the pod was observed hunting sea lions near the Chilean bay of Mejillones in 2018, sparking interest and investigation from researchers. Marine biologist Ana María García Cegarra, from the University of Antofagasta, led a study published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, shedding light on the hunting preferences and behaviors of the orcas in the region. Using drones, researchers were able to capture…