Government of Canada announces protection measures for Southern Resident killer whales
An agreement with local whale watching and ecotourism industry partners to abstain from offering or promoting tours viewing Southern Resident killer whales.
- An agreement with local whale watching and ecotourism industry partners to abstain from offering or promoting tours viewing Southern Resident killer whales.
- The effective protection and recovery of the Southern Resident killer whale requires long-term, collective commitment from the Government of Canada and other partners.
- That's why, for the fifth straight year, we are putting in place protective measures to help protect Southern Resident killer whales.
- Canada's Oceans Protection Plan , Whales Initiative , and an additional federal investment of $61.5 million are supporting the survival and recovery of Southern Resident killer whales, North Atlantic right whales, and St. Lawrence Estuary belugas by implementing protection measures, increasing research, and monitoring activities and taking action to address key threats.