from the animals or birds if they become visibly agitated Slow down to 5 knots (no wake speed) at 250 m away Do not approach head on Avoid loud noises Avoid rapid movements Avoid sneaking up to animals Kayakers should avoid hugging the shore Use radio communication with others on-scene to assess the situation Use binoculars instead of your vessel to bring animals into closer view Aircraft must maintain a minimum height of 1000 feet Helicopters are not appropriate for viewing animals or sea birds Personal watercraft are not appropriate for viewing animals or sea birds Personal watercraft should maintain a minimum distance of 500 m from flocks, colonies, haul out sites, nesting sites or shorelines Give birds on the water a wide birth Birds in large flocks are easily flushed: give them more space Nesting sites and colonies are sensitive sites: approach with extra diligence Sea caves and other areas with cliff-nesting cormorants and murres are "no go zones": remain 50 m away
• Les kayakistes doivent éviter de serrer le rivage.