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Whales in our Waters

November 26, 2018 By John McLeod

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  1. Question 1 of 25
    1. Question

    True or False: Southern resident killer whales are currently designated as endangered in both Canada and the United States.

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  2. Question 2 of 25
    2. Question

    Vessel noise and proximity can impact marine mammals ability to:

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  3. Question 3 of 25
    3. Question

    Fin whales are the most commonly struck cetacean by large vessels worldwide. Select a Fin whale from the images below.

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  4. Question 4 of 25
    4. Question

    Rare species should be reported as soon as safe and practical to do so. Which of the following species are considered rare in coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest?

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  5. Question 5 of 25
    5. Question

    Which species has a grey body, black and white markings (as shown in this photo) and often travels in large groups?

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  6. Question 6 of 25
    6. Question

    Which species of whale has large knobs (tubercles) on top of its head and lower jaw as shown in this photo?

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  7. Question 7 of 25
    7. Question

    This photo shows a great “indicator” that there are whales present in the area. What is this indicator?

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  8. Question 8 of 25
    8. Question

    How many killer whales can you count in this picture?

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  9. Question 9 of 25
    9. Question

    What species made this splash?

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  10. Question 10 of 25
    10. Question

    In which of the photos below is the arrow indicating the correct direction of travel for this Humpback Whale?

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  11. Question 11 of 25
    11. Question

    The following behaviour is observed when the whale dives and shows its tail clearly above water.

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  12. Question 12 of 25
    12. Question

    True or False: If you encounter whales in confined waters you should consider altering your course to position your vessel between the whales and any land.

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    Which of the following are baleen whales (do not have biosonar like toothed whales do)?

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    14. Question

    When should whale sightings be reported?

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    15. Question

    True or false: It is against the law not to report when your vessel is involved in collisions and entanglements.

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    16. Question

    If you find an entangled whale, you should:

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  17. Question 17 of 25
    17. Question

    True or False: Propeller cavitation is a cause of acoustic disturbance for whales.

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  18. Question 18 of 25
    18. Question

    What is the minimum approach distance to Killer Whales in all southern B.C. coastal waters?

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  19. Question 19 of 25
    19. Question

    Which whale species are at highest risk of injury by vessel strikes?

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  20. Question 20 of 25
    20. Question

    What can a vessel operator do to help reduce the impact of their underwater noise emissions when transiting near a whale?

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  21. Question 21 of 25
    21. Question

    The Whale Report Alert System (WRAS):

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  22. Question 22 of 25
    22. Question

    Marine mammal regulations state that you must keep 400 metres away from killer whales in southern BC coastal waters.

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  23. Question 23 of 25
    23. Question

    True or False: You notice a whale in close proximity to the bow of your vessel. If it is safe to do so, you should avoid sudden turns and make a gradual reduction in speed to 7 knots.

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    24. Question

    What should you do if you see this flag?

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  25. Question 25 of 25
    25. Question

    What details should you provide when reporting a whale sighting?

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