Washington Boaters asked to Observe 'No-Go' Zone Along Western San Juan Island
by TBC Press on 05/10/18Washington fish and wildlife managers are asking anglers and other boaters to avoid an area along the west side of San Juan Island in an effort to protect a dwindling population of southern resident killer whales. Despite state and federal government protection, the population of southern resident killer whaleshas declined from 98 whales in 1995 to just 76 in December 2017. Major threats to the whales include a lack of prey – chinook salmon, in particular – disturbance from vessel traffic and noise, as well as toxic contaminants. The no-go zone is located on the west side of San Juan Island, including... READ MORE
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