Summary:
- The article discusses the conflicting regulations between Canada and the United States in the Salish Sea, which is a crucial habitat for endangered Southern Resident killer whales.
- The differences in regulations, such as speed limits for vessels, create challenges for protecting the whales, as they do not recognize political boundaries and move freely between the two countries.
- Experts emphasize the need for harmonized, transboundary policies and collaboration between the two countries to ensure the long-term survival of the Southern Resident killer whales.