Fishery Notice
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FN0844-General Information - All Species - All Areas - Amended Marine Mammal Regulations effective July 11, 2018 - New Marine Mammal Approach Distance
The amended Marine Mammal Regulations for whale watching and approaching marine mammals came into effect on July 11, 2018. The regulations include a minimum approach distance of 200 metres for all killer whale populations in Canada's Pacific waters and 100 metres for other whales, dolphins and porpoises. The amended regulations clarify what it means to disturb a marine mammal, including: feeding, swimming or interacting with it; moving it (or enticing/causing it to move); separating a marine mammal from its group or going between it and a calf; trapping marine mammals between a vessel and the shore, or between boats; as well as tagging or marking it. More information on distances tailored to particular circumstances in Canada are outlined in the Regulations: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-93-56/page-1.html FOR MORE INFORMATION: Marine Mammal Program 604-666-0071 The 24 hour toll-free phone-in line for fisheries notices is 1-866-431-3474
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0844
Sent August 23, 2018 at 1321
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Printed from the Pacific Region web site on March 28, 2024 at 2142
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