vessel near killer whales Killer Whale Behavior Affected by Vessels  July 29, 2009 NOAA Fisheries recently proposed new rules to keep endangered orcas even further away from vessel traffic in Puget Sound. NWFSC marine mammal scientists reveal that orcas increase the intensity of their calls and surface behavior as boats get close. more...

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