Orca Whales are seen off Farallon Islands

At least one pod of Orcas have come south from the Puget Sound in Washington State to Northern California, fishing for salmon between the Farallon Islands and San Francisco, according to the San Francisco Chronicle and whale researcher Ken Balcomb.

Orcinus orca is the largest species of the oceanic dolphin family and is found in all the world's oceans. Males can reach up to 31 feet long and weigh 8 tons. They are one of the fastest marine mammals, reaching speeds of up to 35 mph. See The Whale Museum or The Center for Whale Research for more info.