The incredible technique used to attach cameras to orcas

Known as ‘catcams’, the ambitious monitoring operation combines them with satellite tracking to better understand the behaviour of these curious creatures — especially the ones known for approaching sailing boats. The campaign comes as part of a growing effort to reduce the number of run-ins between orcas and vessels in the Strait. These interactions have sparked international headlines in recent years — with orcas damaging rudders and even sinking small yachts with sailors helpless.