the Legacy continues…………………….
Gregory R. Mann, Ph.D. {ret.}

Dr. Michael A. Bigg Photos

Special Note

The “Facebook” videos contain footage of Dr. Bigg discussing his pioneering Killer Whale research.

 

Invasion of the Killer Whales 

 

“FACEBOOK” Videos

 

KILLER WHALES, Wolves of the Sea

 

University of British Columbia

Fight Song:  “Hail UBC”

Dr. Michael A. Bigg
Dr. Michael A. Bigg
Dr. Michael A. Bigg
Dr. Michael A. Bigg
Dr. Michael A. Bigg in his Nanaimo, BC office
The "Canadian Big Three" of Killer Whale Research, Drs. Graeme Ellis, John Ford and Mike Bigg
Dr. Michael A. Bigg in his Nanaimo, BC office
Dr. Michael A. Bigg with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on a whale watch in 1987
Dr. Michael A. Bigg in his Nanaimo, BC office
Life-long friends Barry Jones & Mike Bigg when they landed in Ceylon in 1962 (each were 23 years old) midway on their year-long hitchhiking trip throughout the Pacific and Indian Ocean countries. (submitted by Dr. Barry C. Jones)
Life-long friends Dr. Barry Jones & Dr. Mike Bigg 25 years later shortly before Mike died. (submitted by Dr. Barry C. Jones)
Robert Wyland's Whaling Wall #055 "Killer Whales A-30 Subpod" at the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC, Canada (175 feet long x 14 feet high) Dedicated August 15, 1994 by Dr. John Ford to the memory of the "Father of Killer Whale Research" Dr. Michael A. Bigg (special note: The mural was partially destroyed by vandals and is no longer accessible to the public.)
J26, Mike, NOAA's inflatable Killer Whale serves as an ambassador for the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whale recovery program.
J26, Mike, NOAA's inflatable Killer Whale serves as an ambassador for the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whale recovery program.
J26, Mike, NOAA's inflatable Killer Whale serves as an ambassador for the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whale recovery program.
Identified in 1971 by Dr. Bigg, was the first whale named in the photo-id study. She was called Stubbs because of her lopped-off dorsal fin and died in 1974.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
Dr. Michael A. Bigg: Photos
J-26 "Mike" was born in 1991 and is the first offspring of J-16 "Slick" and was 23 years old in 2013. He was named after the late Dr. Michael Bigg, who was known as the "Father of Killer Whale Research". Mike has 2 living siblings, J-36 "Alki" and J-42 "Echo" and he is often seen traveling and playing with them. Mike can be identified by his open saddlepatch on both sides of his back.
Robson Bight-Michael Bigg Ecological Reserve
Robson Bight-Michael Bigg Ecological Reserve
Robson Bight-Michael Bigg Ecological Reserve
What's the Bigg's Deal
Nanaimo, BC skyline with Mt. Benson in the background
Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo, BC with Mt. Benson in the background
Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo, BC Research Facility better known as the Canadian Pacific Biological Station
Nanaimo, BC Research Facility better known as the Canadian Pacific Biological Station
Nanaimo, BC Research Facility better known as the Canadian Pacific Biological Station
Nanaimo, BC Research Facility better known as the Canadian Pacific Biological Station
Nanaimo, BC Research Facility better known as the Canadian Pacific Biological Station
Pacific Biological Station Centennial
Carrying on his research are the remaining "Canadian Big Three" of Dr. John Ford and Dr. Graeme Ellis collecting samples
Photo of Robson Bight taken by Dr. Mann on June 14, 1973
City of Duncan, BC
City of Duncan, BC
City of Duncan, BC
City of Duncan, BC
Hospital in Duncan, BC where Dr. Bigg passed away
1972 Killer Whale Census
UBC
Alert Bay, BC
1st edition signed: KILLER WHALES A Study of Their Identification, Genealogy & Natural History in British Columbia and Washington State
1st edition signed: KILLER WHALES A Study of Their Identification, Genealogy & Natural History in British Columbia and Washington State
1st edition signed: KILLER WHALES A Study of Their Identification, Genealogy & Natural History in British Columbia and Washington State
Captive vs non-Captive Killer Whales #1
Captive vs non-Captive Killer Whales #2
Kenneth Balcomb III memoriam
First Captive Killer Whales #1
First Captive Killer Whales #2
Mike's Keynote Address pg. 1
Mike's Keynote Address pg, 2
Mike's Keynote Address pg. 3
Mike's Parent's Memories pg. 1
Mike's Parent's Memories pg. 2
Mike's Parent's Memories pg. 3
Native Folktale

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