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  • A Southern Resident killer whale smashes its tail down on the water.
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    Letter in support of the proposed increase of a 1,000m approach distance for Southern Resident killer whales

    2026 March 232026 April 1

    The Government of Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations that would strengthen protections for endangered Southern Resident killer whales.  The following is the formal submission by Raincoast. Letter: March 19, 2026 To: Marine Mammal Regulations inbox dfo [dot] ncrfmmmrconsultation-consultationrmmgprcn [dot] mpo [at] dfo-mpo [dot] gc [dot] ca. Heather…

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  • A sea otter floats on their back holding a baby on their tummy and licks or nuzzles them with their mouth.
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    Support what you love:  Charitable tax receipts for 2024 extended until end of February

    2025 January 162025 July 16

    Make a donation until February 28 and receive a tax receipt for 2024.

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  • Southern Resident killer whales: J2 (right) and juvenile J45 (left) chasing a salmon.
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    Government declares “imminent threat” to survival of Southern Resident killer whales

    2018 June 82024 July 8

    Last week, the government announced fisheries closures in some key Southern Resident foraging areas. While welcome news, the measures only partially address our concerns over food availability and disturbance to endangered killer whales…

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  • Five Southern Resident killer whales swim side by side in the Salish Sea.
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    Feds’ fisheries announcement a welcome first step: groups renew call for killer whale emergency order

    2018 May 242024 July 8

    Conservation groups applaud today’s federal announcement that endangered Southern Resident killer whales face “imminent threats” to their survival and recovery. Prompted by this assessment, the Ministers also announced fisheries closures in key foraging areas …

    Read More Feds’ fisheries announcement a welcome first step: groups renew call for killer whale emergency orderContinue

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