Endangered Killer Whales

• New federal rules aim to protect endangered orcas, but do they go far enough?

  The federal government has announced measures ranging from sanctuary zones to fishing closures meant to protect critically endangered southern resident killer orcas.

  Environment

  Apr 26, 2023
  
• Endangered orca feared to be dying spotted alive, in slightly better shape

  J17, a member of the J-pod, is one of just a handful of orcas remaining in the SRKW population.

  Environment

  Mar 25, 2019
  
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• Feds to create ocean sanctuaries off Vancouver Island to protect endangered killer whales

  Fisheries and Oceans Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the government is looking at creating new areas of critical habitat off the west coast of Vancouver Island for southern resident killer whales.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2018