Canada enforces fishery closures and speed limits near Vancouver Island to protect endangered southern resident killer whales.

Canada implements salmon fishery closures and mandatory speed limits in areas where endangered southern resident killer whales forage and travel, aiming to protect the species from noise, contaminants, and improve access to prey. Speed restrictions apply off Vancouver Island, and fishery closures affect key foraging areas. The government has announced measures for six consecutive years to address the primary threats to the southern resident killer whales.

June 03, 2024
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