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If you see tail, fin or spray – Stay far enough away

Release date: February 2024
Infographic: If you see tail, fin or spray – Stay far enough away
Description: If you see tail, fin or spray – Stay far enough away

An illustration with the heading “If you see a tail, fin or spray – stay far enough away”. The illustration is split into three sections, showing marine animals, with boats at the appropriate distance away from each species.

The first section of the illustration shows a group of two humpback whales and a group of three boats at a distance from each other. The illustration says to keep 100 metres away from whales, dolphins and porpoises, and to keep 200 metres away if they are resting or with a calf.

The second section of the illustration shows a group of three killer whales and a group of two boats at a distance from each other. The illustration says to keep 200 metres away from killer whales in B.C. and the Pacific Ocean, and to keep 400 metres away from killer whales in coastal waters between Campbell River and Ucluelet.

The third section of the illustration shows a group of three beluga whales and a group two boats at a distance from each other. The illustration says to keep 400 metres away from beluga whales in the St.

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