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Tokitae's Journey
Orcas
WATCH: Tokitae's Journey
Inside the fight to return a captive northwest orca to her native waters after five decades in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium.
Orcas
Indigenous communities worldwide throw support behind Tokitae's return to Washington
From the Republic of Tuva to Irbistuu Mountain in Russia to the shores of Miami, Indigenous groups worldwide are throwing their support behind Tokitae's return.
Orcas
Tokitae's Journey
From the Salish Sea to the Miami Seaquarium - and possibly back again. After a years-long fight, plans are finally coming together to bring Tokitae back home.
Orcas
Indigenous communities worldwide throw their support behind Tokitae's return to Washington
From the Republic of Tuva to Irbistuu Mountain in Russia, to the shores of Miami, Indigenous groups worldwide are throwing their support behind Tokitae's return.
Orcas
Tokitae's support from indigenous people comes from all over the world
Eight different indigenous tribes from around the world have voiced their support for bringing Tokitae back home to the Salish Sea
Orcas
Marine neuroscientist explains why living in a tank can harm an orca's brain
Some researchers say whales released from tanks will need an "in-between" after their release, providing the most natural life possible while still providing care.
Orcas
Marine neuroscientist explains why living in a tank can harm an orca's brain
Some researchers say whales released from tanks will need an "in-between" after their release, providing the most natural life possible while still providing care.
Orcas
'She is home': Famous orca’s former trainers, vet oppose plans to release her
A group of former trainers and vets say they don’t believe Tokitae can survive transport at her age, and even if she does, her release could endanger her own family.
Orcas
How advocates plan to ensure Tokitae's pen will be secure, protected
Bringing Tokitae home will be one thing, but ensuring her safety presents yet another challenge.
Orcas
Marine neuroscientist says a concrete tank is an "impoverished environment" for an orca
Marine neuroscientist Lori Marino says orcas cannot use their brains to their full potential without community and a natural environment to interact with.
Local News
Who has Tokitae tanked with at the Miami Seaquarium?
Tokitae has shared a tank with another orca, Hugo before he died in the 80s and also with dolphins, including one that may be coming with her to the Salish Sea.
Orcas
WATCH: Tokitae's Journey
Inside the fight to return a captive northwest orca to her native waters after five decades in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium.
Orcas
Indigenous communities worldwide throw support behind Tokitae's return to Washington
From the Republic of Tuva to Irbistuu Mountain in Russia to the shores of Miami, Indigenous groups worldwide are throwing their support behind Tokitae's return.
Orcas
Tokitae's Journey
From the Salish Sea to the Miami Seaquarium - and possibly back again. After a years-long fight, plans are finally coming together to bring Tokitae back home.
Orcas
Indigenous communities worldwide throw their support behind Tokitae's return to Washington
From the Republic of Tuva to Irbistuu Mountain in Russia, to the shores of Miami, Indigenous groups worldwide are throwing their support behind Tokitae's return.
Orcas
Tokitae's support from indigenous people comes from all over the world
Eight different indigenous tribes from around the world have voiced their support for bringing Tokitae back home to the Salish Sea
Orcas
Marine neuroscientist explains why living in a tank can harm an orca's brain
Some researchers say whales released from tanks will need an "in-between" after their release, providing the most natural life possible while still providing care.
Orcas
Marine neuroscientist explains why living in a tank can harm an orca's brain
Some researchers say whales released from tanks will need an "in-between" after their release, providing the most natural life possible while still providing care.
Orcas
'She is home': Famous orca’s former trainers, vet oppose plans to release her
A group of former trainers and vets say they don’t believe Tokitae can survive transport at her age, and even if she does, her release could endanger her own family.
Orcas
How advocates plan to ensure Tokitae's pen will be secure, protected
Bringing Tokitae home will be one thing, but ensuring her safety presents yet another challenge.
Orcas
Marine neuroscientist says a concrete tank is an "impoverished environment" for an orca
Marine neuroscientist Lori Marino says orcas cannot use their brains to their full potential without community and a natural environment to interact with.
Local News
Who has Tokitae tanked with at the Miami Seaquarium?
Tokitae has shared a tank with another orca, Hugo before he died in the 80s and also with dolphins, including one that may be coming with her to the Salish Sea.
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