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The Vancouver Sun on MSN3d
A world first: Researchers announce plan to save B.C.'s endangered southern resident orcas
For the first time, scientists from around the world have come up with a plan to save the critically endangered southern ...
Saanich News1d
Whale Interpretive Centre to open 'Whale Shed' at Telegraph Cove boardwalk
The Whale Interpretive Centre has been given the go ahead to open an interim structure on the Telegraph Cove Resort's rebuilt ...
The Canadian Press on MSN2d
‘High probability of extinction’: Urgent plea for action to save southern resident orcas
A new report says a population of endangered killer whales off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state is showing no sign of recovery under the current conditions.
The Canadian Press on MSN3d
Scientists map recovery for endangered orcas off British Columbia's coast
A new report from a group of more than 30 experts says a population of endangered killer whales off the coast of British ...
Researchers make 26 recommendations in report to save endangered southern resident orcas
Only 73 southern resident killer whales are left, but researchers believe there is a way to save the species. For the first ...
Orcas off B.C. coast face 'high probability of extinction' if conditions don't change: report
The report recommends ensuring the orcas have "priority access" to early-season chinook in the Fraser River through fishing closures. It also calls on government to identify seasonal and annual prey ...
The Tyee3d
Act Now to Save Killer Whales, Urges New Report
The most recent census found 73 southern resident killer whales. Of those, 22 were observed to be in poor condition. Since ...