The FFAW is concerned that the Virgin Rocks area of the Grand Banks will become a 'Marine Protected Area' + People aboard a Trinity Bay tour boat were surprised to see a pod of orcas surround the vessel

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06/08/2025 24 min

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FFAW president Dwan Street says members are worried that if the Virgin Rocks becomes a protected area, fishing activity could be banned + Bob Bartlett of Trinity Eco Tours is very familiar with wild orcas and their behaviour, and says they don't usually pose a threat to humans.

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