Gabriolans Against Freighter Anchorages (GAFA) & Gabriola Island Shorekeepers (GISKA) present – Freighters, Anchorages, The Gulf Islands, Whales & Quiet Oceans- A Community Update – May 3, 2024 – 4 – 5:30 – Community Hall 2200 South Road Gabriola Island
Hear an update on what’s happening with freighter anchorages in the Southern Gulf Islands and learn from WWF – Canada about the impact of ship noise on our resident killer whale population. WWF – Canada’s Lead Marine Conservation Specialist Hussein Alidina is the featured speaker.
GAFA will provide an update on Bill C-33 and the federal government’s proposed 14 day limit for freighter stays in the Gulf Islands. Is it enough to protect Gabriola’s marine ecosystem?