Map overview of 2023 management measures to support Southern Resident killer whale recovery

Release date: April 2023

Yellow areas, until Oct 31: No recreational or commercial salmon fishing. Closure start date to be communicated in June

Green areas, Jun 1 to Nov 30: Speed Restricted Zones - Vessel speed limited to no more than 10 knots (with exceptions)
Yellow areas, until Oct 31: No recreational or commercial salmon fishing. Closure start date to be communicated in June

Red areas, Jun 1 to Nov 30: Interim Sanctuary Zones - No fishing or boating (with exceptions)
Yellow areas, Jun 3 to Nov 30: No recreational or commercial salmon fishing. Specific coordinates can be found in FN0514

Orange area, in effect until May 31, 2024: Stay 400m away from killer whales (with some exceptions) in all southern BC coastal waters between Campbell River and just north of Ucluelet

Stay 200m away from all killer whales, except when in southern BC coastal waters between Campbell River and just north of Ucluelet, where you must stay 400m away from all killer whales
Stay 200m away from all whales, dolphins and porpoises when in resting position or with a calf
Stay 100m away from all other whales, dolphins and porpoises
Voluntary measures:
- Voluntary fishing avoidance zone: Stop fishing (do not haul gear) within 1000m of killer whales
- Reduce speed to less than 7 knots when within 1000m of the nearest killer whale
- When safe to do so, turn off echo sounders and fish finders when not in use
- If you are too close to a whale (i.e. if your vessel is not in compliance with the approach distance regulations), place engine in neutral idle and allow animals to pass

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