EXPERT OPINIONS

Michael Harris - David T. Suzuki - Howard Garrett - Dr. Paul Spong
Expert Quotes

Michael Harris
August 15, 2003

For over two years now, Orca Conservancy has had a great interest in the matter of the wayward orca Luna, also known as "L98" or "Cuuxiit," a key member of the endangered Southern Resident Community of orcas who is now alone in Nootka Sound.
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David T. Suzuki
August 12, 2003

WHAT CAN I DO?
People often ask me "What is the most urgent environmental issue confronting us - is it climate change, species extinction, toxic pollution or deforestation?" The only honest answer is: "all of the above and more are serious ecological issues but no one knows for certain which one might trigger an irreversible and catastrophic collapse in the planet's life support systems." There is no single act that will somehow avoid the looming eco-crisis.
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Howard Garrett
August 6, 2003

The decision whether to help L98 (Luna) to rejoin his family rests with Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and local First Nations people. The decision-making process has involved a variety of scientists and elders holding various viewpoints. So far the decision has been to take no action except to assist in monitoring Luna's intrusive behavior and helping to educate the public to stay away from him.
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Dr. Paul Spong
July 8, 2003

As a member of the Scientific Panel convened by Canada`s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to provide advice about Luna (L98), the solitary male orca who has been in Nootka Sound for the past two years, I cannot reveal details of our conversation. However, I can say that the decision of the DFO not to intervene and attempt to return Luna to his family and community at this time was not based on the advice of the panel, as has been widely reported by the media.
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