Friday Harbor, WA -- On April Fools Day, J Pod provided a pleasant surprise by returning to the waters of Haro Strait, off the west side of San Juan Island. The Center for Whale Research confirmed that all members of J Pod were present with the exception of J-43. Born to Samish (J-14) last fall, this new calf has not been seen this year and is now presumed dead.

To learn more about J-14's family, visit the "Meet the Whales" page on our website.

To see photos of the Center's encounter with J Pod this week, click here.