2024 Management Measures

Written By Cetus Research

The Government of Canada has released their 2024 management measures to protect Southern Resident Killer Whales.

These measures include :

  • Keeping at least 400m away from killer whales in Southern BC waters (from South of Campbell River to North of Ucluelet)

  • Staying out of the path of killer whales

  • Interim Sanctuary Zones off North Pender Island and Saturna Island

    • No boating or fishing in these areas

  • A Voluntary Speed Reduction Zone in Tumbo Channel

  • Various fishing closures

To learn more and see maps of the management measures by region please click here.

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