Two boaters accused of illegally approaching endangered Southern Resident killer whales in rented boats were fined for violating regulations that protect the whales, NOAA Fisheries said recently.
State and federal regulations require recreational boats to stay at least 300 yards to the sides of orcas and 400 yards in front and behind them, KOMO-TV reported.
A boater from Entitat, Washington got within 100 yards of the J Pod off the west side of San Juan Island on Sept. 30, officials said. The boater acknowledged he was too close and said he was not aware of the distance regulations at the time. An investigation found that the rental company did not provide him with information on the state and federal regulations.The boater paid a $300 fine.
In the second incident, a boater from Roslyn got within 100 yards of the whales with his engine running. The rental company had provided information on viewing regulations. The man said he got too close to the whales but claimed the boat was turned off. A video and photos showed the boat creating a wake, indicating it was moving forward.
The man was fined $3,000, but he accepted a settlement agreement in which he admitted liability in exchange for paying $2,700.
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