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| ==== NOAA proposing new whale-watch guidelines for the San Juan islands ==== | ==== NOAA proposing new whale-watch guidelines for the San Juan islands ==== | ||
| - | **chiquita_nootka <expeditionpaddlers@...>** \\ | + | **chiquita_nootka <expeditionpaddlers@…>** \\ |
| - | 07/29/09 #6721 | + | 07/29/09 #6721 |
| Here's a forwarded message from a south sound Seattle Kayak Club regarding NOAA's new proposal and the Endangered Orca whales | Here's a forwarded message from a south sound Seattle Kayak Club regarding NOAA's new proposal and the Endangered Orca whales | ||
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| - | *If interested in joining us for paddles in 'whale-country', we'll be going around Allyn & Burrows islands tonight and are planning a kayak-camping trip for this weekend, Fri-Sun...We strictly adhere to all Whale Wise guidelines and are equipped with a brand new hydrophone! ~jz & nbz | + | *If interested in joining us for paddles in 'whale-country', we'll be going around Allyn & Burrows islands tonight and are planning a kayak-camping trip for this weekend, Fri-Sun…We strictly adhere to all Whale Wise guidelines and are equipped with a brand new hydrophone! ~jz & nbz |
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| This is important information for every club whose members may be interested in seeing orcas from a kayak or whale watch boat off San Juan Island. | This is important information for every club whose members may be interested in seeing orcas from a kayak or whale watch boat off San Juan Island. | ||
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| 3. The 100-yard no-approach county and state rules will be changed to a federal 200 yard rule. | 3. The 100-yard no-approach county and state rules will be changed to a federal 200 yard rule. | ||
| - | All the announcements are at:\\ | + | [[https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/west-coast/marine-mammal-protection/safe-whale-watching-west-coast-be-whale-wise|NOAA Guidelines]] |
| - | http://www.nwr. noaa.gov/ Marine-Mammals/ Whales-Dolphins- Porpoise/ Killer-Whales/ ESA-Status/ Orca-Vessel- Regs.cfm | + | |
| NMFS will hold a public meeting in Seattle on Sept. 30. Comments on the proposal must be in by Oct. 27. | NMFS will hold a public meeting in Seattle on Sept. 30. Comments on the proposal must be in by Oct. 27. | ||
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| **Re: NOAA proposing new whale-watch guidelines for the San Juan islands\\ | **Re: NOAA proposing new whale-watch guidelines for the San Juan islands\\ | ||
| Reivers Dustin** \\ | Reivers Dustin** \\ | ||
| - | 07/29/09 #6722 | + | 07/29/09 #6722 |
| - | Kayaks or other human powered vessels do not pose a proximity risk to these animals. Wind powered, maybe but not much. Complicate this by the fact that the Orca's mobility is far greater than a human powered vessel. Vessels with sanitation facilities and motorized vessels need attention, but having other craft in the rules cheapens this whole effort. | + | Kayaks or other human powered vessels do not pose a proximity risk to these animals. Wind powered, maybe but not much. Complicate this by the fact that the Orca's mobility is far greater than a human powered vessel. Vessels with sanitation facilities and motorized vessels need attention, but having other craft in the rules cheapens this whole effort. |
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| **Re: NOAA proposing new whale-watch guidelines for the San Juan islands\\ | **Re: NOAA proposing new whale-watch guidelines for the San Juan islands\\ | ||
| - | chiquita_nootka <expeditionpaddlers@...>** \\ | + | chiquita_nootka <expeditionpaddlers@…>** \\ |
| - | 07/29/09 #6723 | + | 07/29/09 #6723 |
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| + | There are many researchers, non-profit leaders and federal agency employees who believe that kayakers as much as power boaters, can be having a detrimental affect to the well-being of the Endangered Orcas…hence, the current proposal of stricter regulations for all boaters with regards to increased distances. | ||
| - | There are many researchers, non-profit leaders and federal agency employees who believe that kayakers as much as power boaters, can be having a detrimental affect to the well-being of the Endangered Orcas...hence, the current proposal of stricter regulations for all boaters with regards to increased distances. | + | We have witnessed blatant, repeated violations by kayakers here in the San Juan islands and up in Johnstone Strait. These hyper-intelligent whales can be startled easily by our quiet kayaks, sometimes becoming separated from their pod members, which can be traumatizing to a mother with a young calf- same theory applies to seals and other marine life…Or, when a tour or a large group of kayaks is not rafted up, the whales must use more energy to 'keep tabs' of our muliple quite kayak locations, verses one power boat they can easily hear and track…etc. Bottom line, just because we don't have a motor does not mean we are invisible to the whales- especially when paddling directly at them! While we may not be filling their bodies with toxins as other boats & industries are/have been, we still are having an impact on their environment, just by being there… |
| - | We have witnessed blatant, repeated violations by kayakers here in the San Juan islands and up in Johnstone Strait. These hyper-intelligent whales can be startled easily by our quiet kayaks, sometimes becoming separated from their pod members, which can be traumatizing to a mother with a young calf- same theory applies to seals and other marine life...Or, when a tour or a large group of kayaks is not rafted up, the whales must use more energy to 'keep tabs' of our muliple quite kayak locations, verses one power boat they can easily hear and track...etc. Bottom line, just because we don't have a motor does not mean we are invisible to the whales- especially when paddling directly at them! While we may not be filling their bodies with toxins as other boats & industries are/have been, we still are having an impact on their environment, just by being there... | + | The westside of San Juan island is currently a virtual sea kayak freeway in the summer months, with non-stop commercial tours launching daily from the county park and paddling masses into the already restricted-to power-boat waters in front of Lime Kiln State Park…I support the need for the current proposed increased federal regulations and will plan on attending the public hearing to express my opinions, hope to see you there. |
| - | The westside of San Juan island is currently a virtual sea kayak freeway in the summer months, with non-stop commercial tours launching daily from the county park and paddling masses into the already restricted-to power-boat-waters in front of Lime Kiln State Park...I support the need for the current proposed increased federal regulations and will plan on attending the public hearing to express my opinions, hope to see you there. ~nbz\\ | + | ~nbz_ |
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| As stated on the Soundwatch Boater Education webpage: | As stated on the Soundwatch Boater Education webpage: | ||
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| Soundwatch Boater Education Program- has developed K.E.L.P | Soundwatch Boater Education Program- has developed K.E.L.P | ||
| - | San Juan Islands Kayaker Marine Stewardship Training\\ | + | San Juan Islands Kayaker Marine Stewardship Training PADDLE BY THE CODE & HELP PROTECT MARINE WILDLIFE! Kayak Education and Leadership Program |
| - | PADDLE BY THE CODE & HELP PROTECT MARINE WILDLIFE!\\ | + | |
| - | Kayak Education and Leadership Program | + | |
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| **Re: NOAA proposing new whale-watch guidelines for the San Juan islands\\ | **Re: NOAA proposing new whale-watch guidelines for the San Juan islands\\ | ||
| - | Jeff Hegedus <jhegedus@...>** \\ | + | Jeff Hegedus <jhegedus@…>** \\ |
| - | 07/29/09 #6724 | + | 07/29/09 #6724 |
| - | Yes, I agree, give them space when on the water. But don't tell me where I can or can't launch, or where I can or can't pull water. | + | Yes, I agree, give them space when on the water. But don't tell me where I can or can't launch, or where I can or can't pull water. |
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