Robson Bight (Michael Bigg) Ecological Reserve Marine Warden Program, Final Report for BC Parks, 2012

RBMBER WARDEN PROGRAM HISTORY The RBMBER Warden Program began in 1987 and was operated on yearly contracts until 1991. During 1991 – 1999 the program was operated by Bion Research Inc. Subsequently, Beaveridge Contracting operated the contract from 2000 – 2002. The John- stone Strait Killer Whale Interpretive Centre Society (JSKWICS) operated the program in

The Social Dynamics of Male Killer Whales, Orcinus orca in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia: PhD 1992

Dissertation submitted for Doctor of Philosophy in Biology by Naomi Anne Rose, December 1992 “The study took place in the summers of 1987 to 1990. Animals were observed in daylight hours . Adolescents interacted socially with others twice as often as did juveniles or adults. …..” See the 202 page dissertation PHD:social_dynamics_of_male_killer_whales

The Use of a Marine Mammal Reserve by Researchers and Photographers

Robin E. Taylor submitted this in partial fulfillment for a degree of Master of Natural Resource Management , SFU. Boaters with a great deal of experience such as researchers and Photographers could possibly be a major source of disturbance. —-However, researchers are self-regulating , they are generally compliant to the terms of their permits, however