The waterways off Vancouver Island North are not only home to resident killer whales but also to several other species of marine mammal including Bigg’s killer whales, humpback whales, minke whales, Dall’s porpoises, harbour porpoises, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Steller sea lions, harbour seals and sea otters. The area also hosts several other species of cetacean, terrestrial mammals and a diverse range of marine fish and bird species. Our relationship with these living resources is varied and long-standing but marine conservation is central to our heritage in this region.