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id: 17f09cd512
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-11 11:31 PST
updated: 2026-11-11 11:31 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Orcas reported off West Seattle; humpbacks nearby

Kersti Muul told West Seattle Blog that orcas were reported off Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook, and two humpbacks were in the Fauntleroy area.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/seattle/section/life.md) · Entities: [Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook](/seattle/wiki/emma-schmitz-memorial-overlook.md)

## Coverage

- [West Seattle Blog](https://westseattleblog.com/2026/11/whales-orcas-off-west-seattle-humpbacks-in-the-area-too-with-video/), 2026-11-11 11:31 PST: WHALES! Orcas off West Seattle; humpbacks in the area too (with video)

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.