Orca

About Orca

The apex predator of the ocean, orcas are found in the Sea of Cortez hunting mobula rays and other prey. Their intelligence and social behavior make encounters truly memorable.

Quick Facts

• Habitat: All oceans from polar to tropical, with distinct ecotypes adapted to specific regions
• Diet: Fish, seals, sea lions, dolphins, whales, sharks—diet varies by ecotype
• Best season: October to May in the Sea of Cortez

Fun Facts

Orcas have the second-largest brain of any ocean creature,Different orca populations have entirely different diets and never interbreed,They can swim at speeds up to 56 km/h,In the Sea of Cortez, orcas have been filmed herding and feeding on massive schools of mobula rays

Diving Tips

In-water encounters with orcas are rare and typically by snorkelling. Enter the water quietly and maintain a respectful distance.