Whale and Dolphin Hotline: To report marine wildlife stranding, harassment and/or sightings.
2. Lifeforce Orca Research: Our research has contributed to obtaining Endangered Species status for orca populations. Lifeforce developed methodology to protect orcas from harm in the event of oil spills and other environmental hazards. We also have studied methods to prevent the entanglement of marine ma
mmals from various fishing methods.
3. Orca Trails: Developing a land based whale watch program.
4. Lifewatch Boater Awareness Program: Distribute Whale Watch laws to boaters on the water and to the general public. We also conduct investigations of cruelty to marine wildlife. Fines have been laid against commercial and private boaters.
5. Marine Wildlife Rescue: Lifeforce provides a 24-hour service to respond to marine wildlife injury, sickness, abandonment, stranding and other emergencies
6. Marine Educational Materials and Displays: Lifeforce publishes educational materials such as the Whale Watch Guidelines and a Orca Field Guide. We also create educational displays such as the Orca Center in Point Roberts, WA.
7. Orca Recovery Plans: Over the years Lifeforce has contributed to the development of Orca Recovery Plans and to improve Marine Mammal Protection Regulations.
8. Orca Awareness Month: In recognition for the need to protect these endangered species and will continue to expose the plight of orcas and other marine wildlife imprisoned in aquariums. We raise attention to the need in June but continue this work throughout the year. The LIFEFORCE FOUNDATION is a Vancouver based ecology organization that was formed in 1981 to provide a public service to help people, animals and the environment. If donations permit Lifeforce will be conducting several Marine Life Programs.
