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• Scientists have a new theory about why orcas are attacking boats

The orcas have struck again — this time ramming a sailboat off Spain’s northwest coast, rescue workers said Tuesday.

A pod of orcas damaged the rudder of a sailboat, leaving its two-person crew stranded in the waters off Cape Finisterre on Sunday, according to an emailed statement from the rescue workers. It is the latest in a string of attacks by pods of orcas swimming around the Iberian Peninsula.

While the sailboat, the Amidala, did not sink, pods of orcas have sunken several vessels in recent years. Researchers still do not know whether the attacks are playful or malicious, but a new theory based on studying the troublesome pods of orcas suggests that they could be using the boats as practice targets for new hunting techniques. Other competing theories still exist.

Regardless of the orcas’ intentions, the behavior is enough to worry sailors journeying in the highly trafficked waters around North Africa, Spain and Portugal.

The Amidala, manned by a crew of two Belgians, encountered an unknown number of orcas on Sunday afternoon. They sent a mayday distress call to the Finisterre Maritime Rescue Center, which towed the vessel back to shore, the center said.

The sailboat’s damaged rudder and poor weather conditions in the area made the rescue more arduous, with waves reaching nearly 10 feet and winds up to 40 mph. A female crew member on the Amidala suffered injuries to her hand as the sailboat was being towed, and she was transferred to a rescue vessel, the rescue center said. After more than four hours, the Amidala made it back to shore.

In recent years, sailors have shared tips about how to stop orca rammings, or at the very least deter them. Deterrents include painting the hull a different color. Another tactic is to blast heavy metal music, or to scatter sand into the ocean. There’s also an app that tracks orca activity in the ocean, letting boats steer clear of pods.

Researchers have no definitive explanations about why orcas, seemingly in this region alone, are increasingly ramming ships. One theory suggests that the ramming stems from past traumatic encounters between orcas and boats. Some scientists think it may be simpler than that — as naturally curious and playful mammals, orcas may just be having some fun.

The other, new, theory comes from the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute in Spain, which has been tracking the orca ship rammings since 2020. It has found that orca pods off the coast of Spain, who migrate in the waters between North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, have developed a taste of Atlantic bluefin tuna, according to a paper the institute will publish next month.

That species of tuna can grow up to 10 feet long and move at speeds that orcas can’t always catch, at least not without training, said Bruno Díaz López, the institute’s chief biologist. Sailboats are often the ideal size to train on — they move quickly and silently, and close to the water’s surface, not unlike the orcas’ prey.

Researchers studying the ramming incidents have found that it is mostly young orcas that go after sailboats, but sometimes adults appear to be teaching younger members of the pod how to do so. The orcas have also figured out that the rudder is soft enough to bite and that fiberglass makes for good ramming, Díaz López said.

“This is like a training toy,” Díaz López said. “It’s a shame that we humans are in the middle of this game, but they are learning.”

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You Can Now Set Sail For Seattle From This Southern City's Port

If you’ve ever dreamed of cruising to the Emerald City, now is your chance.

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If you’ve ever dreamed of cruising to the Emerald City, now is your chance. 

Carnival Cruise Line has just announced that for the first time ever, guests will be able to set sail from Mobile, Alabama , and sail all the way to Seattle, Washington, aboard one of their cruise ships.

Folks looking to visit the home of grunge music, Grey’s Anatomy , and the Space Needle can set sail starting in 2026. Guests will spend a whopping 16 days aboard the Carnival Spirit as it sails from its homeport in Mobile , through the Panama Canal, and then up the Pacific coastline to wind up end up in Seattle.

 In addition to the incredible experience of passing through the modern marvel that is the Panama Canal, the ship will make stops in Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Cartagena, Colombia; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico as the vessel makes its way up to the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

These are the first Carnival cruises connecting the two cities of Seattle and Mobile and the decision to add the route was made for a very practical reason. According to a press release , the cruise company needs to move the boats closer to Seattle so they can launch their summertime cruises to Alaska.

Since the boats need to get from Alabama to Washington State anyway, may as well fill them with passengers who are up for a floating adventure. Anyone looking to hitch a ride back to the South, can sign up to leave Seattle in October 2026 and head to Mobile.

Mobile isn’t the only Southern city to get a new cruise, though. Folks looking to travel between Florida and Seattle can set sail on the Carnival Miracle, which will leave from Tampa, Florida in April 2026 to arrive in Seattle. Alternatively, adventurers can depart Seattle in September 2026, spend 16 days sailing down the Pacific coast and through the Panama Canal, before landing in Galveston , Texas. Tickets for the cruises from Mobile start at $1519 .

See you on the open seas!

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Kingston-Seattle fast ferry sailings cancelled due to boat shortage

Fast ferry sailings between Kingston and Seattle have been canceled until further notice. Kitsap Transit forecasted such a disruption just one month ago.

The Rich Passage 1 has been pulled from the Kingston-Seattle route to fill in for a broken vessel on the Bremerton-Seattle route. The Reliance, which normally services Bremerton, suffered a blown head gasket and will be out of service until repairs are completed, said Kitsap Transit spokesman Sanjay Bhatt. 

Mechanics are working to fix the engine issue and Kitsap Transit expects to be able to restore service on the Kingston-Seattle by early next week, Bhatt said.

Kitsap Transit warned that cancellations like these were going to be more likely when two backup vessels were pulled from the Kingston and Southworth ferry routes in late July. 

The Enetai and Commander ferries were taken off their routes after both suffering unanticipated failures in their jet propulsion system and aren’t anticipated to return to service for months. The Enetai will be out of service until mid-November and the Commander could be benched until early 2025, Kitsap Transit reported at the time. 

Without the backup ferries, Kitsap Transit told riders that sailings could be canceled on the Kingston and Southworth routes if one of the vessels fails. In this instance, the Rich Passage will be taken from Kingston to cover for the failed Bremerton-Seattle ferry.

Kitsap Transit reported over 12,8000 riders on the Kingston-Seattle route in July and nearly 54,000 riders on the Bremerton-Seattle route the same month. The routes saw 97% and 93% sailing reliability respectively in July.

While the Reliance is being repaired, riders can buy a ticket for Washington State Ferries sailings at the Seattle passenger-only deck. 

Kitsap Transit advises passengers who ride Kitsap Transit buses to the Kingston Ferry Terminal to use routed services from one of its Park & Rides that go to Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal. These are Route 390 –Poulsbo/Bainbridge and Route 333 –Silverdale/Bainbridge.

For passengers traveling from the Kingston or Suquamish area, Kitsap Transit advises taking Route 302 –Kingston/Suquamish Fast Ferry or Route 307 –Kingston/North Viking Fast Ferry to connect with Routes 390 or 333.

Passengers who booked a Kingston Ride Fast Ferry Commuter trip can call 844-475-7433 to check on the status of their trip and pick-up location if they haven't been contacted already. To cancel a trip on the Kingston Fast Ferry, riders should call 844-475-7433 in advance.