An oil spill off the west coast of San Juan island caused a lot of concern, but experts wonder whether the Salish Sea is ready for a big spill as traffic increases. FOX13
Several weeks after a fishing vessel sank near San Juan Island, causing panic for the well-being of the endangered Southern Resident killer whales, the Coast Guard is preparing to bring the vessel to the surface.While the Aleutian Isle situation comes to a close, there’s added concern about what a large-scale spill could mean for the endangered Southern Resident killer whales that rely on the San Juans as part of their annual pattern of fishing.
Part of the reason the Southern Resident killer whales were initially listed as an endangered species is due to the risk of an oil spill in their critical habitat, which encompasses most of the Salish Sea. Their ability to hunt their preferred prey, chemical pollution and vessel noise are also concerns.As researchers at Friends of the San Juans note, we are seeing a larger number of vessels navigating the Salish Sea.
Friends of the San Juans latest vessel traffic projection identified 22 new or expanding terminal and refinery projects that have been proposed or permitted or were recently completed.
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