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EVERY WHALE LEAVES A MARK
Every killer whale is unique.
The shape of its dorsal fin, nicks, scars and saddle patch allow us to recognize individuals — and follow their lives over decades.
Norwegian Orca Survey brings together photographs collected by researchers and the public to build a long-term record of Norway's killer whales.


1,500+
IDENTIFIED
KILLER WHALES
3,300+
ENCOUNTERS
300+
CITIZEN-SCIENTISTS
550,000
PHOTOGRAPHS
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