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BC’s killer whales get their day in court

ByMisty MacDuffee, Wild Salmon Program Director

The Georgia Straight  – Commentary
By Misty MacDuffee and Chris Genovali

As British Columbia’s southern resident killer whales return to local waters, many scientists and citizens are growing increasingly concerned for their future. Even with new arrivals in local pods, the population still needs to show clear signs of recovery.

One action we hope will help is a legal challenge launched against the Canadian federal government. You might ask, how will a lawsuit help whales? As with science and law, it can get murky, but the case hinges on a key point critical habitat.

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Misty MacDuffee is a biologist with Raincoast's wild salmon program. She has spent over 20 years working in watersheds on BC’s coast advocating for the protection of salmon-based ecosystems. Misty’s work focuses on salmon management and the need to consider whales, bears and other wildlife within fisheries management.
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