Environment Canada is still conducting shoreline assessment in the outer harbour to determine the potential impact on waterfowl. Along with Canadian Wildlife Services, it has been decided to use the PNE Forum building to conduct rehabilitation as required, with preparations to recover 1000 birds over the next three to four days. Canadian Coast Guard reports that Vancouver Harbour and English Bay appear relatively free of oil. However, oil was detected on the south side of English Bay near Jericho Beach. The investigation to determine the source of the spill is ongoing.
Canola oil is vegetable-based and presents a low risk to human and the marine environment.
However, it does present a significant threat to waterfowl. All rights reserved.