Efforts to protect whales are underway through various means, including research, public policy, and international cooperation. Measures to prevent ship strikes and protect specific whale populations, such as the Southern Resident killer whales, are being discussed and implemented. The involvement of different stakeholders, including students, environmentalists, and traditional knowledge holders, suggests a multifaceted approach to addressing the issue, although the effectiveness of these efforts and the impact of certain exemptions and policies are unclear.