LAWS PROTECTING THE KILLER WHALE:
-The Endangered Species Act (ESA)
-Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
-Fisheries Act
...and many more.
HABITAT PROTECTION PLANS:
The federal government is making it illegal to damage the habitat of critically endangered killer whales off the coast of B.C Which will in turn, make it harder and increase the consequences for individuals who may choose to do so.
WHAT IS BEING DONE?
More is being done to help extend the life of those Killer Whales that are in captivity. As well as help protect the Killer whales who have luckily escaped that fate. Programs have been put in place to protect breeding grounds as well as trying to keep Killer whales out of popular fishing grounds.
-The Endangered Species Act (ESA)
-Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)
-Fisheries Act
...and many more.
HABITAT PROTECTION PLANS:
The federal government is making it illegal to damage the habitat of critically endangered killer whales off the coast of B.C Which will in turn, make it harder and increase the consequences for individuals who may choose to do so.
WHAT IS BEING DONE?
More is being done to help extend the life of those Killer Whales that are in captivity. As well as help protect the Killer whales who have luckily escaped that fate. Programs have been put in place to protect breeding grounds as well as trying to keep Killer whales out of popular fishing grounds.