Emergency order declared to keep boaters away from endangered killer whales this summer FOX13
Contaminants in food.This emergency order does not affect commercial whale watching for other, healthier species of whales, like Bigg's killer whales, humpback whales, gray whales or any other species currently in the area. However, all boaters are encouraged to follow these restrictions and treat any whale as if it is endangered.
"Each and every boater willing to stay farther away from orcas is critical, particularly when we have so many orcas doing poorly," said Julie Watson, Ph.D., WDFW killer whale policy lead. "We urge everyone to Be Whale Wise and give orcas as much space as possible -- especially if you are unsure whether one of these vulnerable individuals may be present -- to allow this endangered population a chance to recover.
Originally, the governor’s southern resident killer whale task force came up with a recommendation to ban whale watch boats from approaching the entire population. It wasn’t enacted. However, in 2021 WDFW enacted new regulations that kept whale watch boats at a bigger distance than recreational boats for nine months of the year.
According to Washington law, vessels are required to stay at least 300 yards from Southern Resident killer whales and at least 400 yards out of the path ahead and behind them. Vessels must also reduce their speed to seven knots within one-half nautical mile of Southern Residents.
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