Listen to Lance Barrett-Lennard explain the importance of proper policy recommendations for Southern Resident killer whale recovery

A new report by an independent science panel calls for action to aid in the recovery of endangered Southern Resident killer whales (SRKWs). Despite two decades of endangered species protection under both Canadian and U.S. legislation, this unique population has declined to 73 individuals, with no sign of recovery.

For the first time, scientists have proposed a comprehensive set of recommendations for Southern Resident recovery on both sides of the Canada – U.S. border. The recommendations flow from more than three decades of scientific research on the population, its health, and the factors preventing recovery. 

When the report was published we had extensive news coverage. Listen to Raincoast’s Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard explain the importance of this new report.

In the news

• The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn
• ‘High probability of extinction’: Urgent plea for action to save southern resident orcas
• Bolder efforts needed to save Northwest’s endangered orcas, report finds
• CBC British Columbia
• Vancouver Sun
• Act Now to Save Killer Whales, Urges New Report
• Scientists call for urgent action to save B.C.’s endangered killer whales
• New report urges swift action to save endangered southern resident killer whales
• Scientists map recovery for endangered orcas off British Columbia’s coast
• Researchers make 26 recommendations in report to save endangered southern resident orcas
• Saanich News
• Castanet
• Montreal Gazette: We must turn the tide for endangered whales in Canada