Map of management measures in the Gulf Islands to support Southern Resident killer whale recovery
Release date: April 2026
- June 1 to November 30: No vessels or fishing (with some exceptions) in the Vessel Restricted Zones located in a portion of Subarea 18-4 and in portions of 18-5 and 18-11. Human-powered vessels (kayaks, canoes, etc.) may use a 20 m transit corridor along the shoreline.
- June 1 to November 30: Voluntary Speed Reduction Zone - reduce speed to no more than 10 knots in Tumbo Channel, when safe to do so.
- Southern Resident killer whale prey measures are under consideration for 2026 and will be communicated by Fishery Notice.
Related links
- Management measures to protect Southern Resident killer whales
- Overview of management measures to support Southern Resident killer whales
- Map of management measures in the Juan de Fuca
- Map of management measures in Swiftsure Bank
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