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Ottawa floats new rule to keep vessels one kilometre from southern resident orcas
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans aims to reduce vessel disturbances to endangered orcas by increasing the approach distance to 1,000 metres, aligning with Washington State rules.
- The Canadian government proposes new rules requiring vessels to stay one kilometre away from endangered southern resident orcas, increasing the current minimum distance from 200 metres to reduce disturbances and protect their echolocation abilities.
- The change aims to reduce noise and physical disturbance from vessels, which can interfere with the whales’ ability to communicate, hunt, and survive.
- The proposal aligns with similar rules in nearby U.S. waters and is not expected to significantly affect most marine industries, while public feedback is being gathered before a final decision.
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