Orca Protection

• U.S. study links presence of vessels to endangered orca feeding habits

  Researchers found the southern resident orcas made fewer and shorter feeding dives when boats came within a certain distance, an effect that was more pronounced among females.

  Environment

  Jan 21, 2021
  
• Habitat protection widened for endangered killer whales off Vancouver Island

  Fisheries and Oceans Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the decision means key foraging locations for the endangered whales are protected from destruction.

  Environment

  Dec 19, 2018
  
• Advertisement
• $1.1-billion Washington state plan to save orcas includes partial whale-watching ban

  "We are undertaking a herculean effort to save these iconic creatures," said Washington Governor Jay Inslee.

  Environment

  Dec 15, 2018
• Advertisement
• Orca protection measures hurting tourism: Vancouver Island business groups

  New measures meant to protect endangered orcas are not going over well with some Vancouver Island businesses.

  Dec 6, 2018