11 of the 26 species or populations of cetaceans and sea turtles are listed as Endangered, Threatened or Special Concern under Canada’s Species at Risk Act.  Learn more about the many anthropogenic threats these animals face.

Ocean Wise has partnered with the Whale Trail to establish a network of shore-based viewing sites along the Salish Sea and the Pacific Coast.  The Whale Trail’s mission is to inspire appreciation and stewardship of whales and our marine environment.

When vessels of all types get too close, they impact an animal’s ability to hunt, feed, communicate, socialize, rest, breed, and care for its young. These are critical life processes that are necessary for healthy marine wildlife populations. You can reduce your impact by following the Be Whale Wise Guidelines and Marine Mammal Regulations while out on water.

The WhaleReport Alert System (WRAS) uses your real-time sighting reports to alert large vessels of whales in their vicinity.  This awareness better enables mariners to undertake adaptive mitigation measures, such as slowing down or altering course in the presence of cetaceans, to reduce the risk of collision and disturbance.