The Abundant Dolphin in BC
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Pacific white-sided dolphins milling at Hall Point, Sonara Island.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Many pods of Pacific White-Sided dolphins were observed, a number of them being in Nodales Channel and around Frederick Arm. These dolphins are the most abundant dolphin here in B.C. waters evidenced by pods each containing hundreds of members and they can be seen quite frequently in many locations. They are usually very active at the surface, porpoising and often leaping out of the water. In addition, Pacific White-Sided dolphins may be seen bow-riding in front of boats, keeping pace with boats easily.
Similar to the past few weeks, many Humpback whales are in various channels and inland waterways. On a few occasions, Humpbacks were seen slapping their pectoral fins (flippers) onto the surface of the water. Humpbacks may slap their pectorals as a way to play or to communicate with other whales. Their pectoral fins can be up to 4 meters long and among the Cetaceans, Humpbacks have the longest fins proportionally when compared to the length of the whale. Transient Orca were also observed roaming around, notably near Powell River and near Cowichan Bay. Some news regarding the Northern Resident and Southern Resident Orca were published by media this past week – read about the Resident Orca in our Magazine section.
Boaters, please use caution on the water. There are Cetaceans out there. Effective June 1st, Federal laws require boats to remain at least 400-m away when viewing Orca and for other Cetaceans, laws require boats to remain at least 100-m from the animals. Remember N.E.W.S. when you see a whale, meaning put your boat in NEUTRAL, ENJOY the view, WAIT till the whales are at a fair distance, and then SLOWLY leave the scene.
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Ivan Ng, Wild Ocean Whale Society
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Sightings Update
SIGHTINGS MAP – ISSUE: 2019-022
TRANSIENT BIGGS KILLER WHALES
Thu Jul 04 2019
11:10 • est. 3+ Biggs Orca north of Myrtle Creek, Malaspina Strait. At least 3 adult males. ▫ Second Hand
11:30 • est. 5-6 Biggs Orca heading south between Myrtle Creek and Texada Island, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Hilary Buckley, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
12:15 • est. 8 Biggs Orca foraging, heading north-west at Cherry Point, Saanich Inlet. Whales are heading into Cowichan Bay. Whale watching boats are following very closely. ▫ Observed from Shore
Brenda Fransen, Cobble Hill, BC
12:17 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading south, Malaspina Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Hilary Buckley, Wild Whales Vancouver, BC
Fri Jul 05 2019
10:10 • Biggs Orca heading north from Black (Albion) Point toward Powell River, Malaspina Strait. Small pod.
Bill Taylor, Powell River, BC
11:00 • est. 2 Biggs Orca moving slowly, heading north mid channel off Grief Point, Powell River, Malaspina Strait. One male, one smaller Orca. ▫ Observed from Shore
Jason Didcott, Powell River, BC
11:11 • Biggs Orca in front of Powell River, Malaspina Strait. On scene.
11:22 • 2 Biggs Orca heading north-west toward Vivian Island from Powell River, Malaspina Strait. Males.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:48 • 1 Biggs Orca by Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
11:50 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s,T102◦ between Rebecca Rocks, Cyrus Rocks and Blubber Bay, Malaspina Strait.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:57 • Biggs Orca ◦T101s◦ heading north 2.8 nautical miles abeam Vivian Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Transient Orca – the T101s – travelling north by Vivian Island
Fri, 5 Jul 2019 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Transient Orca – the T101s – travelling north by Vivian Island
Fri, 5 Jul 2019 – 4 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Sat Jul 06 2019
14:23 • Biggs Orca heading north-east on the Powell River side of the channel just to the north of Rebecca Rocks, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Transient Orca – the T37as – pass by Powell River
Sat, 6 Jul 2019 – 4 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Transient Orca – the T37as – pass by Powell River
Sat, 6 Jul 2019 – 4 items
Michelle Pennell, Powell River
14:27 • est. 2-3 Biggs Orca close to Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait.
14:27 • 2 Biggs Orca closer to Harwood Island, Malaspina Strait. Couple of big males.
Barry Rice, Powell River, BC
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Transient Orca in Howe Sound hunting seals near Protection Island. Identified as T124C (Cooper), T124A2 (Elkugu), T124A2A (Agafia) and T24A2B
Sat, 6 Jul 2019 – 3 items
Cheyenne Brewster, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Transient Orca in Howe Sound hunting seals near Protection Island. Identified as T124C (Cooper), T124A2 (Elkugu), T124A2A (Agafia) and T24A2B
Sat, 6 Jul 2019 – 3 items
Cheyenne Brewster, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Transient Orca travelling northbound up Trincomali Channel through the Southern Gulf Islands. Identified as T46s (T46D and T46E), T86A1, T124As, T124C (Cooper), and T037As
Fri, 5 Jul 2019 – 5 items
Val Watson, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
SPECIES SUPPLEMENT
Transient Biggs Killer Whales
Biggs Transient Orca travelling northbound up Trincomali Channel through the Southern Gulf Islands. Identified as T46s (T46D and T46E), T86A1, T124As, T124C (Cooper), and T037As
Fri, 5 Jul 2019 – 5 items
Val Watson, Vancouver Island Whale Watch
HUMPBACK WHALES
Thu Jul 04 2019
07:25 • 2 Humpback Whales west of Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
08:54 • Humpback Whales top end of Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
09:00 • est. 10-12 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Spit and Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
09:15 • est. 1-2 Humpback Whales near Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
09:40 • 1 Humpback Whales off Dogfish Bay at the southeast end of Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:50 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north abeam Painters Lodge near Campbell River, Discovery Passage. Waving pecs.
10:03 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north abeam Menzies Bay Pulp Mill just above Campbell River, Discovery Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:21 • 3 Humpback Whales at the south end of Wilby Shoals, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leif Nordman, Campbell River, BC
10:21 • 4 Humpback Whales near Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
10:21 • 2 Humpback Whales heading toward Hyacinthe Bay, Sutil Channel.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
10:22 • 2 Humpback Whales heading north abeam Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
10:22 • 1 Humpback Whales resting, south of Breton Islands.
10:22 • est. 1-2 Humpback Whales in Open Bay, Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:29 • Humpback Whales near Blubber Bay on Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Micheline Macauley, Texada Island, BC
10:30 • 2 Humpback Whales doing circles, south of Browns Bay, Discovery Passage.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:50 • Humpback Whales heading into Raza Passage.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
10:52 • 2 Humpback Whales heading toward Marina Reef, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
10:52 • 3 Humpback Whales aiming towards Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Leif Nordman, Campbell River, BC
11:04 • 3 Humpback Whales in Raza Passage. 1 mid channel on the Calm channel border. 2 tight to Raza shore near Raza point.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
11:25 • Humpback Whales breaching, off Cape Mudge Green Can Buoy, Georgia Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
11:27 • 3 Humpback Whales at the north end of Lewis Channel. Active whales and 1 calf in group.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:50 • 3 Humpback Whales in Raza Passage. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Josh Grin, Discovery West Adventures
12:29 • 2 Humpback Whales by the Spoil Grounds, Georgia Strait.
13:16 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south-west at Francisco Point on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:32 • 2 Humpback Whales heading south-east off Viner Point heading towards Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
John Lewis, Discovery Marine Safaris
13:58 • Humpback Whales breaching middle of Sutil Channel.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
14:24 • 3 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading north, south end of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpacks heading north near Penn Island
Thu, 4 Jul 2019 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpacks heading north near Penn Island
Thu, 4 Jul 2019 – 3 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
14:53 • Humpback Whales in Sutil Channel. Active. ▫ Leaving the Scene
15:02 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales between Quadra Island Scallop Farm and Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
15:58 • 1 Humpback Whales west of Mitlenatch Island, Georgia Strait.
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
16:05 • 2 Humpback Whales doing circles, south of Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:21 • est. 2-4 Humpback Whales off Quadra Island Scallop Farm south of Heriot Bay, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
16:25 • 3 Humpback Whales breaching, in Redonda Bay, Deer Passage.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
16:35 • 3 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0057 Niagara◦ in Sutil Channel. Pec slapping.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:38 • 3 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Spit and Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
16:38 • 2 Humpback Whales off Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
16:40 • Humpback Whales in Coulter Bay on Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
16:55 • 2 Humpback Whales at Francisco Point on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
17:19 • 6 Humpback Whales at top of Lewis Channel.
Elvis Chikite, Big Animal Encounters
17:36 • 3 Humpback Whales between Coulter Island and Penn Islands, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
Fri Jul 05 2019
08:24 • Humpback Whales by Blubber Bay, Texada Island, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
09:30 • 3 Humpback Whales heading west near the power lines on Quadra Island, Sutil Channel.
09:30 • Humpback Whales around Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel. Lots more blows.
10:00 • 2 Humpback Whales off Marina Island shack heading for Francisco Point, Sutil Channel.
10:15 • 6 Humpback Whales in front of Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
10:20 • Humpback Whales in Raza Passage.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
10:45 • 2 Humpback Whales moving quickly, heading north past Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage. ▫ Second Hand
Brianna England, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:54 • 2 Humpback Whales north end of Penn Islands pointed at Read Island, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
11:00 • 3 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0380 Zed / Zorro,BCX0565 Nick,BCY0057 Niagara◦ doing circles, off Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
11:00 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales toward Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:20 • Humpback Whales east of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel. Information from ‘Blue Sky’ . ▫ Second Hand
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:25 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching off the fish farm in Raza Passage. Two breaches.
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
12:45 • 5 Humpback Whales by Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
12:45 • 2 Humpback Whales toward Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Radio, overheard or call out
13:10 • 2 Humpback Whales NW of Grant Reefs, Georgia Strait.
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:15 • 3 Humpback Whales on the ferry line south of Subtle Islands, Sutil Channel.
13:15 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south toward Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
13:15 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales near submerged cables in Sutil Channel.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:37 • Humpback Whales off Chatham Point, Discovery Passage. Circling by the light.
Radio, overheard or call out
14:50 • 2 Humpback Whales off Kitty Coleman Beach Park, Georgia Strait.
Jen Smalley, Eagle Eye Adventures
14:55 • 1 Humpback Whales heading north off April Point, Quadra Island, Discovery Passage.
Sarah Hauser, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:30 • 9 Humpback Whales doing circles, in the area of Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Shea Majbroda, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:30 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south abeam the cell phone tower on Quadra Island in Discovery Passage.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:57 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south at the Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, Georgia Strait. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Leigh Nelson, Adventure Quest Tours
16:08 • 8 Humpback Whales in the area of Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpacks spotted breaching by the Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours Team
Fri, 5 Jul 2019 – 6 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Humpback Whales
Humpacks spotted breaching by the Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours Team
Fri, 5 Jul 2019 – 6 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
18:26 • 4 Humpback Whales ◦BCX0380 Zed / Zorro,BCX0565 Nick,BCY Apollo,BCY0057 Niagara◦ by Marina Island, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
19:02 • est. 1 Humpback Whales moving slowly, heading south, Sayward, Johnstone Strait. Taking 15 minute dives. ▫ Observed from Shore
Lee Hall, Scotland
19:55 • 1 Humpback Whales heading south off the Powell River Viewpoint close to Westview, Malaspina Strait.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Sat Jul 06 2019
08:23 • 2 Humpback Whales half mile south of Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
08:23 • 4 Humpback Whales north of Centre Islet, Sutil Channel.
Jerry Weldon, Campbell River
09:45 • 1 Humpback Whales at the bouy at Sentry Shoal, Georgia Strait.
David Gauci, Campbell River Whale Watching
09:50 • 1 Humpback Whales off Rebecca Spit, Sutil Channel.
09:50 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales between Rebecca Spit and Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
09:50 • Humpback Whales tight on Viner Point, Read Island, Sutil Channel. Blows seen.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
10:05 • 4 Humpback Whales doing circles, in front of Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
10:40 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales mid channel between Rebecca Spit and Whaletown, Sutil Channel.
Bob Nicol, Powell River, BC
10:45 • 3 Humpback Whales at Centre Islet, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
10:45 • 4 Humpback Whales south of Viner Point heading toward Quadra Island Scallop Farm, Sutil Channel. Deep dives.
Jim Rogers, Campbell River Whale Watching
11:00 • 2 Humpback Whales at Twin Bay, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
11:00 • 2 Humpback Whales at the north side of Evans Bay, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
11:15 • 2 Humpback Whales south of Whale Passage, Sutil Channel.
11:25 • 1 Humpback Whales just south of Rendezvous Islands, Sutil Channel.
Bradden Kiley, Painters Lodge, Campbell River
11:37 • 4 Humpback Whales between the ferry line and the Spoil Grounds, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:27 • 2 Humpback Whales breaching, under the power line in Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
12:56 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales by Shark Spit to the north of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Seeing blows.
12:56 • est. 2-3 Humpback Whales closer to Marina Island shack, Sutil Channel. Seeing blows.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
13:30 • 1 Humpback Whales ◦BCY0291 KC◦ in Seymour Narrows, Discovery Passage. Bobbing in the ebb tide.
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:30 • 4 Humpback Whales heading south between the Quadra Island Scallop Farm and Marina Island, Sutil Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
13:34 • 2 Humpback Whales close to Viner Point heading toward the Breton Islands, Sutil Channel.
13:34 • 2 Humpback Whales above Centre Islet angling toward Plunger Passage, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
13:42 • 2 Humpback Whales pointing at Whaletown, Cortes Island, Sutil Channel.
13:42 • 2 Humpback Whales at the north side of Marina Island, Sutil Channel. Angled towards Francisco point.
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:50 • 2 Humpback Whales in Evans Bay, Read Island, Sutil Channel.
15:38 • est. 2+ Humpback Whales out from Evans Bay between Hill Island and Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
16:00 • 3 Humpback Whales south of Penn Islands, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback in Sutil Channel near Penn Island
Sat, 6 Jul 2019 – 1 items
David Gauci, Eagle Eye Adventures
Humpback Whales
Humpback in Sutil Channel near Penn Island
Sat, 6 Jul 2019 – 1 items
David Gauci, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:12 • 2 Humpback Whales ◦BCY Apollo,BCY0057 Niagara◦ working their way toward Carrington Bay, Sutil Channel.
16:12 • 3 Humpback Whales heading south on the Cortes side heading toward Carrington Bay.
Susan MacKay, Wild Ocean Whale Society
16:18 • est. 3-4 Humpback Whales south of Hill Island, Sutil Channel.
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
16:22 • 2 Humpback Whales off McMullen Point, Discovery Passage.
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS
Thu Jul 04 2019
09:46 • PWS Dolphins by Grouse Island, Discovery Passage.
Radio, overheard or call out
11:15 • PWS Dolphins at Kelsey Bay, Johnstone Strait. ▫ Second Hand
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
12:00 • est. 75 PWS Dolphins milling in Frederick Arm.
Reuben Buerge, Eagle Eye Adventures
12:30 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins in Frederick Arm. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
13:55 • PWS Dolphins top of Frederick Arm. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Robin Pears, Campbell River Whale Watching
16:00 • est. 75 PWS Dolphins milling, at Hall Point on Sonora Island, Nodales Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific white-sided dolphins milling at Hall Point, Sonara Island.
Thu, 4 Jul 2019 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
Pacific White Sided Dolphins
Pacific white-sided dolphins milling at Hall Point, Sonara Island.
Thu, 4 Jul 2019 – 5 items
Garry Henkel, Aboriginal Journeys Whale and Grizzly Bear Tours
16:14 • est. 100+ PWS Dolphins out front off Powell River Viewpoint, Malaspina Strait. Changing direction.
Michelle Pennell, Powell River, BC
Fri Jul 05 2019
07:15 • est. 100+ PWS Dolphins spread out between Thurlow Point and Owen Point, Nodales Channel.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
09:00 • PWS Dolphins off Owen Point, Frederick Arm. ▫ Second Hand
Wayne Wright, Campbell River
10:45 • est. 30-40 PWS Dolphins foraging, heading south-west 500 metres southwest of Melville Island, Homfray Channel. Large portion of group were feeding. Remainder were doing some jumps or tail slaps. ▫ From Power or Sail Boat
JP, Terracentric Adventure Tours
14:05 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins playing in Frederick Arm.
14:45 • PWS Dolphins at Chatham Point, Johnstone Strait.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
Sat Jul 06 2019
08:35 • PWS Dolphins at Dickson Shoal, Chancellor Channel. Chasing yachts.
Jess Cavanagh, Blind Channel Resort
12:10 • est. 100+ PWS Dolphins at Hall Point, Sonora Island, Nodales Channel. ▫ Second Hand
12:20 • est. 110+ PWS Dolphins heading south at Hall Point heading into Cordero Channel, Nodales Channel.
Jack Springer, Campbell River Whale Watching
14:50 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins milling, Frederick Arm. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Andrew Rice, Campbell River Whale Watching
15:00 • est. 100 PWS Dolphins entering Cordero Channel. ▫ Leaving the Scene
Jason Fitzgerald, Eagle Eye Adventures
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REGIONAL
CTV News
Some northern resident killer whales have returned to the waters off northern Vancouver Island for the first time this year.
One of those spotted was A73, a female also known as Springer. In 2002, she was successfully re-integrated into her pod after being found emaciated hundreds of miles from her family….
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CTV News
Observes from the Centre for Whale Research say there’s something off about two recent encounters with both the J and K-Pod families of Southern Resident killer whales in the Haro Strait: a whale from each pod was missing.
The centre says that while their July 5 and 6 days at sea with the J and K-Pods were not necessarily definitive, but the two missing whales were still noteworthy….
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CBC News
Transport Canada has announced further protective measures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence for the North Atlantic right whale. The measures, announced Monday evening, include further reducing ship speeds in the area, increasing zones in which the speed restrictions will apply, increasing aerial surveillance and funding for initiatives to enhance marine mammal response….
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