Oceanic dolphins

Government of Canada announces second year of enhanced measures to protect Southern Resident killer whales

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Cetaceans, Mammals, Oceanic dolphins, Apex predators, Killer whale, Predators, Southern resident killer whales, Whale, Captive killer whales, North Pacific right whale

This year's measures once again reflect advice from First Nations, the Southern Resident killer whale technical working groups, the Indigenous and Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group, and from public consultations.

Key Points: 
  • This year's measures once again reflect advice from First Nations, the Southern Resident killer whale technical working groups, the Indigenous and Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group, and from public consultations.
  • The measures focus on the primary threats to Southern Resident killer whales: prey availability and accessibility, acoustic and physical disturbance, and contaminants.
  • Effectively protecting and recovering Southern Resident killer whales requires a long-term, collective effort led by the Government of Canada and other partners.
  • The Government of Canada looks forward to continuing this collaborative effort to protect and reduce threats for these iconic whales."

NFWF and Partners Announce Nearly $670,000 in Conservation Grants, New Boating Safety Campaign, All to Help Southern Resident Killer Whales

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Cetaceans, Mammals, Vertebrates, Oceanic dolphins, Apex predators, Puget Sound, Killer whale, Predators, Southern resident killer whales, Whale, SeaWorld, Salmon

The 73 Southern Resident killer whales prey on salmon and other fish, but especially prefer Chinook salmon.

Key Points: 
  • The 73 Southern Resident killer whales prey on salmon and other fish, but especially prefer Chinook salmon.
  • This results in less fish making it out to the ocean and therefore lower numbers returning of the size that killer whales need to feed.
  • This year, in addition to the conservation grants, the partners in the Killer Whale Research and Conservation Program (KWRCP), including SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., Shell, the U.S.
  • Over the past 100 years, Shell has helped preserve and protect habitat and species through hundreds of conservation projects and initiatives.

SeaWorld Publishes Groundbreaking Killer Whale Research, Creating Health Benchmarks for Wild Populations

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Cetaceans, Mammals, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Oceanic dolphins, SeaWorld, Killer whale, Whale, Captive killer whales, Cetacea

Informed by 22 years of health exams and 2,823 blood samples collected from more than 30 killer whales at SeaWorld's Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego parks, this groundbreaking study gives scientists one more tool in their fight against rapidly declining global populations of wild killer whales.

Key Points: 
  • Informed by 22 years of health exams and 2,823 blood samples collected from more than 30 killer whales at SeaWorld's Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego parks, this groundbreaking study gives scientists one more tool in their fight against rapidly declining global populations of wild killer whales.
  • The study is based on the determination of normal physiological variations of clinically healthy killer whales in different stages of development and aging.
  • Access to the clinically healthy population of killer whales in SeaWorld's care provides researchers unique and unparalleled data for diagnosing and understanding killer whale health in the wild.
  • The SeaWorld rescue team has helped more than 34,000 animals in need over the last 50 years.

Minister Wilkinson discusses protecting the Southern Resident Killer Whale with BC Premier Horgan and Washington Governor Inslee

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Thursday, October 11, 2018
Oceanic dolphins, Cetaceans, Killer whale, John Horgan, Southern resident killer whales, Phylogenetics, Whale, Mammaliaformes, Biota

OTTAWA, Oct. 10, 2018 /CNW/ -Today, Minister Wilkinson met with Washington State Governor Inslee and BC Premier John Horgan in Vancouver.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Oct. 10, 2018 /CNW/ -Today, Minister Wilkinson met with Washington State Governor Inslee and BC Premier John Horgan in Vancouver.
  • They discussed the importance of ongoing joint efforts on protecting whale populations, specifically the at-risk Southern Resident Killer Whale population.
  • Minister Wilkinson commended Governor Inslee on the thorough work of the Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force.
  • The Minister, Governor and Premier agreed on the need to strengthen the collaborative relationship between jurisdictions.

Marine Shipping Industry Remains a Committed Partner in the Protection of B.C. Southern Resident Killer Whales

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Oceanic dolphins, Killer whale, Southern resident killer whales, Salish Sea, Mammaliaformes, Salish, Biota, Whale, Bodies of water, Baleen whales

VANCOUVER, Sept. 5, 2018 /CNW/ - Commercial marine shipping is delivering tangible protective measures for Southern Resident Killer Whales on Canada's West Coast now and is committed to progressing innovative and practical solutions into the future.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, Sept. 5, 2018 /CNW/ - Commercial marine shipping is delivering tangible protective measures for Southern Resident Killer Whales on Canada's West Coast now and is committed to progressing innovative and practical solutions into the future.
  • Southern Resident Killer Whales face at least three anthropogenic threats including prey availability, acoustic and physical disturbance, and contaminants from the environment.
  • coast and a large part of the Salish Sea is designated as critical habitat and protected by law.
  • Approximately 50 per cent of the vessel-generated noise in the Salish Sea is attributable to international shipping.

Government of Canada takes action to protect Southern Resident Killer Whales

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Thursday, May 24, 2018
Oceanic dolphins, Killer whales, Mammaliaformes, Biota, Whale, Southern resident killer whales, Animal rights, North Pacific right whale, Captive killer whales

's iconic Southern Resident Killer Whales and support the recovery of Chinook salmon, a primary food source for the whales.

Key Points: 
  • 's iconic Southern Resident Killer Whales and support the recovery of Chinook salmon, a primary food source for the whales.
  • "Our government is taking immediate steps today to protect Southern Resident Killer Whales and their prey, and we will take additional and ongoing action as needed to support their long-term recovery.
  • Since then, the Southern Resident population has fluctuated; the remaining 76 individual Southern Resident Killer Whales face threats from lack of prey, acoustic and physical disturbance, and pollution.
  • The Government of Canada is considering all options to ensure the necessary protections are in place to protect Southern Resident Killer Whales as rapidly as possible.