RESPECT WILDLIFE – FROM SHORE TO SEA (VANCOUVER WARNING) 🐋🐦🌊

 ⚠️ RESPECT WILDLIFE – FROM SHORE TO SEA (VANCOUVER WARNING) 🐋🐦🌊

Vancouver is witnessing something special right now — a beautiful Gray Whale visiting our local waters, drawing people from all over.

And yet… yesterday, reports confirm that a reckless jetski operator struck this whale.

At the same time, on land, I witnessed someone standing in the middle of goslings and adult Canada Goose — putting them at risk.

This is not curiosity.
This is ignorance — and it causes harm.

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🚫 CANADA’S WILDLIFE LAWS ARE CLEAR:

Under the Marine Mammal Regulations and the Migratory Birds Convention Act:

For whales:

• Stay at least 100 metres away (400m for endangered orcas)
• Never approach, chase, or cut them off
• Slow down in whale zones

For birds (including “seagulls” and geese):

• Do NOT approach or surround them
• Do NOT touch or pick up babies
• Do NOT disturb nests or feeding areas

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💰 FINES ARE REAL:

• Up to $100,000 for harming or disturbing marine mammals
• Up to $25,000+ for disturbing protected birds
• Possible vessel seizure, bans, and additional charges

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💔 WHY THIS MATTERS:

• That whale didn’t come here to be injured
• Goslings depend entirely on their parents for survival
• Stress and human interference can kill wildlife — even if you think you’re “just looking”

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🌿 TOURISTS & LOCALS: If you want to enjoy what this beautiful place offers:

👉 Stop harassing wildlife
👉 Keep your distance
👉 Educate yourself and your family before interacting with nature

Wildlife is not here for your photos, your entertainment, or your social media.

They are living beings — and they deserve respect.

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