Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Brenna Owen
Publication Date: July 18, 2025 - 15:28
How Vancouver’s urban orcas foster connections, community among whale-watchers
July 18, 2025
Chatchawan Jaksuwong says he used to feel empty when he looked at the ocean.
But after encounters with whales in the urban waters of Vancouver the photographer now feels a deep sense of connection, and he’s found community with fellow enthusiasts.
Unpublished Newswire
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