Killer Whale Recovery.pdf

The Species at Risk Act (SARA) aims to protect and conserve species at risk in Canada.
Recovery is the process of improving the likelihood of a species' persistence in the wild.
A recovery strategy is a planning document that identifies what needs to be done to arrest or reverse the decline of a species.

Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whales

The recovery strategy for these species was developed in cooperation with responsible jurisdictions, including the Province of British Columbia, Environment Canada, and Parks Canada.
The strategy aims to support the recovery of the northern and southern resident killer whale populations, which occur off the coast of British Columbia and within proposed national marine conservation areas.

Key Components of the Recovery Strategy

Identify and address threats to the species, including prey depletion, habitat degradation, and disturbance from human activities.
Develop and implement action plans to support the recovery of the species.
Engage with Canadians and stakeholders to support and implement the recovery strategy.
Monitor and report on progress within five years.

Responsible Jurisdictions

The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans is responsible for preparing and finalizing the recovery strategy.
The Province of British Columbia, Environment Canada, and Parks Canada cooperated in the development of the strategy.
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also participated in the preparation of the strategy.

Implementation and Progress

Fisheries and Oceans Canada will support the implementation of the strategy with available resources and varying species at risk conservation priorities.
The Minister will report on progress within five years.
* The strategy will be complemented by one or more action plans that will provide details on specific conservation measures to be taken.