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Protected areas, fishing closures to help B C s threatened southern resident orcas

The endangered whales roam waters off British Columbia and the U.S. northwest. Their dwindling population sits at 73, according to data from the American Marine Mammal Commission.

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Protected areas, fishing closures, to help B C s threatened southern resident orcas

VANCOUVER The federal government has announced several measures, ranging from sanctuary zones to fishing closures, as it works to protect critically endangered southern resident killer whales off the British Columbia coast.

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New federal rules aim to protect endangered orcas, but do they go far enough?

The federal government has announced measures ranging from sanctuary zones to fishing closures meant to protect critically endangered southern resident killer orcas.

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Protected areas, fishing bans to help B C s threatened southern resident orcas

Federal government announces series of measures off B.C. south coast

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Protected areas, fishing closures, to help B C s threatened southern resident orcas - BC News

Protected areas, fishing closures, to help B C s threatened southern resident orcas - BC News
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