Look, Friend, we don’t want to sound pessimistic because
we are thrilled about the births of the two newborn orca calves in the Southern
Resident killer whale pod.

But if we’re being honest, we’re worried. 69% of orca pregnancies end in miscarriage, and the mortality rate for newborn
orcas is as high as 50% . In fact, it’s so common that these babies don’t survive, scientists don’t
even name them until they have survived at least a year.

And right now, these endangered whales are already hanging on by a thread. On
top of ocean acidification, global warming, and pollution, orcas are facing STARVATION and MALNUTRITION because corporate overfishing and bycatch is depleting Chinook salmon
populations that these beloved whales depend on for food.

If the two newborn Southern Resident orca calves are going to make it through
their first year, we urgently need to restore their critical food source. That’s why we’re calling on the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to
rein in greedy industrial fishing companies immediately — but we need your help if we’re going to apply enough public pressure. Will you help ensure the survival of the two newborn orca calves by signing our
petition by 11:59 P.M. tonight?
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[[link removed]]Before industrial overfishing and bycatch contributed to the loss of 159 salmon populations, the Pacific Northwest waters were once flowing with
abundant food for orcas.

Now, after the loss of almost HALF of the historic salmon runs, these endangered
whales are struggling to survive. In fact, the Southern Resident orca population
is currently at its LOWEST point since the 1970’s, and experts predict that these beloved sea animals
could be EXTINCT within the next few decades.

But there’s still hope, Friend. When activists like you
speak up on these critical issues, federal agencies like NMFS take notice. So
today, we’re asking for your voice to urge NMFS to hold greedy fishing
corporations accountable so that the two newborn Southern Resident orcas have a fighting chance at survival. Please don’t let them starve to death before their lives have even begun. Sign
the petition now while there’s still time left >>
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