VANCOUVER — The federal government has announced salmon fishery closures and mandatory speed limits in areas where southern resident killer whales forage and travel in the ongoing effort to protect the endangered species.

A statement from Transport Canada says the measures off Vancouver Island are aimed at protecting the whales from noise, contaminants and improving their access to prey.

VANCOUVER — The federal government has announced salmon fishery closures and mandatory speed limits in areas where southern resident killer whales forage and travel…{ai:summary}<p>In the dark alleys of Vancouver's waters, the government takes a stand against the shadows threatening the endangered killer whales, imposing restrictions to keep them safe. The whispers of the ocean tell of closed fisheries and enforced speed limits, as a new chapter of protection begins. #environment</p>

Speed restrictions, B.C. fishery closures, aim to protect southern killer whales

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