Astonishment Cause Whale Orcas near the Malecon

By Silvia Rodríguez González

Great expectations have caused continuous appearances of Orcas near the malecon in Puerto Vallarta, as well as on the beach of the dead and in Mismaloya, to what biologists Astrid Frich and Jaime Torres, recommend caution as it comes ” efficient predator of the ocean “.

Astric Frich recommended “be careful” and suggests no kayack or jetskie navigate around them. Also advised “not azuzarlas or corretearlas or harass” and in short, follow the same guidelines with humpback whales.

Biologist Astrid Frich, president of Ecology and Conservation of Whales, AC, said that for more than a week has had reports of sightings of orcas almost daily, but said it is common for this species visit the Bahia de Banderas

Biologist Jaime Torres, said there are many reasons for the presence of killer whales, one is that its main distribution depends cold water and are also linked to the distribution of whales, because these are their food. “Having food available in the area, they also come …”

The Orcas not only eat the newborn calves, but even the adults eat, but usually more vulnerable prey are young. He noted that this indicates that there are many whales, compared to other years and it’s what people say who are dedicated to the observation … there are more records, and more activity in terms of number of whales.

Frich Astrid said that orcas are not linked necessarily the presence of many whales, but did in fact there are many whales in the bay, but no one knows why orcas are now “more installed” than usual … normally, in and out, are a few hours one afternoon and out, but now I have been longer.

abounded that the orca is what is known as “transient orcas”, and although coming to Bay of Banderas, this time is a little different from the long period they have been in the inside the bay.

far have been published reports of orcas in Mismaloya and Yelapa near, and near the downtown area, in Puerto Vallarta. Among marked features like deep water, so visit over the south side …

“So far we have that are four or five females, have not seen any adult male, the only thing that stands out is that they have been here for several days have been sightings continued, but other than that, it’s normal, because they are considered as their distribution in the Bay of Banderas.

reiterated that are classified as “natural predators” of humpback whales, both adult and of offspring, as they are efficient hunters and predators, “it advises people that if they see and go kayaking or jetskie, to stay away because it’s like watching a pack of wolves, take precautions.”

He added that has never been seen to kill a human, but is much risk with this top predator of the ocean. He said “are like wolves, ride herd have their groups, are very efficient hunters,” he said.

added that although so far there is no known attack on the young, it has already come to pass in 2004 they killed at least one offspring … yeah there is a risk to humpback, but it is the natural cycle, and it is also important to say “it’s a risk, but that will run here and where they are part of the food chain of killer whales “.

added that orcas eat everything: fish, turtles, dolphins, manta rays, whales, sharks, eat them all, and nobody eats them … “and stressed that” it is a very efficient predator. ”

also reiterated that advises people to be cautious and not azusarlas much. “We must follow the same guidelines that continue to whales, do not corretearlas, do not harass them and have to enjoy nothing but respect …”