Common use of Killer Whale Monitoring Activities Clause in Contracts

Killer Whale Monitoring Activities. Killer whale activity will be monitored to determine if whales will be exposed to oil or have been exposed to oil and to evaluate the effectiveness of deterrence activities. Observers, who are coordinated by the Wildlife Branch, should be familiar with the differences between the behavior of the transient and resident whale populations in order to better predict their potential movements. Observers should photographically document all whales that are observed. Photos should be taken from the side with a clear view of the dorsal fin and saddle patch to identify the individual animal.