Fisheries and Ocean officers turned up to bring new regulations for whales and other sea mammals. When out on the water, there are also a number of actions you can take voluntarily to protect killer whales, as well as other marine mammals:

• Stop fishing (do not haul gear) within 1000m of killer whales
• Reduce speed to less than 7 knots when within 1000m of the nearest marine mammal
• When safe to do so, turn off echo sounders and fish finders
• Place engine in neutral idle and allow animals to pass if your vessel is not in compliance with the approach distance regulations
• For more information on the best ways to help whales while on the water, when on both sides of the border, please visit: bewhalewise.org