Map of management measures in Swiftsure Bank to support Southern Resident killer whale recovery
Release date: April 2026
- June 1 to November 30: Vessel speed limited to no more than 10 knots (with some exceptions) in the Speed Restricted Zones located in portions of Subareas 21-0, 121-1 and 121-2.
- June 1 to October 31: The ECHO Program Swiftsure Bank voluntary ship slowdown for large commercial vessels: 11 knots or less through the water for bulkers, tankers and government vessels or 14.5 knots or less through the water for container vessels, vehicle carriers, cruise ships.
- Southern Resident killer whale prey measures are under consideration for 2026 and will be communicated by Fishery Notice.
Rockfish Conservation Areas (RCAs) are established throughout the BC coast. Within RCAs, inshore rockfish are protected from mortality associated with recreational and commercial fisheries.
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 Gulf Islands
- Map of management measures in the Juan de Fuca
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