A Washington Congress member wants the last surviving Southern Resident orca in captivity to be moved from her tank in Miami before hurricane season picks up in Florida. Rep. Suzan DelBene wrote a letter urging officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to explore all available options, both short and long term, to ensure Tokitae's safety. “This includes consideration of whether Tokitae should be moved, at least on a temporary basis, to a more suitable location until any plans to bring her to a more permanent location can be solidified and the necessary permits obtained,” a trio of lawmakers wrote. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/orcas/rep-delbene-letter-tokitae-captive-southern-resident-orca-miami-seaquarium/281-a5d06472-b71c-4493-8538-0a60a5fe85f4