David Bain: Whale-watching boats are not a big problem for Southern Resident orcas

On both sides of the border, the recent health woes of Southern Resident Killer Whales in the Salish Sea have rightfully shone a spotlight on their plight.
Most recently, Canada’s National Energy Board released its reconsideration report to the government, recommending that the Trans Mountain Expansion Project be approved, along with a number of noise-reduction measures for various vessels, including whale-watching boats.
Unfortunately, the NEB’s report on these topics and the ensuin