Orca whales dubbed “Golden Girls” make appearance in Monterey Bay

The “Golden Girls” of the ocean have made an appearance in the Monterey Bay.

The whales were spotted on Thursday and are believed to be post-reproductive females likely between their late 50s to early 70s. They were seen traveling together as a newly formed social group.

These are rarely seen Transient California Killer Whales, CA26, CA36, and CA180. Identified by the California Killer Whale Project.

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