Much has been written lately about the new vessel regulations and the southern resident orcas. NOAA already has a program in place that could solve this whole issue if it were adapted to the Pacific Northwest.
The Dolphin Smart program
The Dolphin Smart program was developed by NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and National Marine Fisheries Service, the Dolphin Ecology Project, and the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. It is geared towards the safe and responsible viewing of the dolphins in the Florida Keys. This area has many businesses who conduct dolphin tours, much the same as Anacortes and the San Juan Islands have many businesses who conduct orca tours. Full Story Here
No comments:
Post a Comment