Orca Resting Line

These Orca are resting in the waters of Johnstone Strait.  Whales are voluntary breathers, which means unlike us they have to think about every breathe that they take.  When whales rest they shut down half of their brain and close the opposite eye.  They reverse this process, so that both sides of their body is able to rest.  This lets the animal rest, but also breathe and watch for danger.