Coasts & Oceans
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Where are Right Whales Most at Risk?
2025-12-05
In order to protect these vulnerable animals, we need to know where they are most at risk. This presents a surprising number of challenges. Their distribution and habitat are not completely understood, and not all mortalities are detected or can be examined to determine a cause of death. Furthermore, when a dead whale is found, we can’t be sure of where it died, as carcasses drift on ocean currents and so they can be found far from where they were killed.
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New measures announced to protect North Atlantic right whales
2025-12-05
The federal government has announced new measures to protect North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that have been dying from ship strikes and getting caught in fishing gear.
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New recommendations stand to hurt already suffering North Atlantic right whales
2025-12-05
There are fewer North Atlantic right whales than there are days in a year, and a slew of efforts are underway to increase numbers. However, new recommendations on right whale protection would hinder that progress if adopted, say experts.
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Progress being made in fight to save North Atlantic right whale from extinction
2025-12-05
The latest official population estimate for the world's most endangered species of whale is grim.
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Unexpected Wildlife Encounters
2025-12-05
School is over, summer is on... cue the Canadian wilderness! Camping, cottages, long hikes - and possibly, a life-changing encounter with a wild beast. What was your unexpected encounter with a wild animal?
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New film opening in Halifax aims to assist the endangered right whale
2025-12-05
Dalhousie University’s Sean Brillant is among experts participating in a Q&A session following the Halifax premiere of 'Last of the Right Whales' on February 20
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Five Fun Facts About Pacific Salmon
2025-12-05
Pacific salmon are some of the most iconic fish species in Canada.
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New lobster fishing technology could help protect whales
2025-12-05
As one of Canada's most lucrative lobster fishing zones reopens for the season, the fishing industry is adopting new technology to prevent whales from getting entangled in ropes, which can be fatal for the animals.
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Q&A With a Fish Harvester: On-Demand Fishing as a Solution to Mitigate North Atlantic Right Whale Entanglements
2025-12-05
Looking Through a New Lens at the Fishing Industry and Marine Wildlife
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New Lending Program Lets Fish Harvesters Test out Ropeless Gear
2025-12-05
The Canadian Wildlife Federation has launched a new lending program for ropeless fishing gear that it hopes will help keep whales safe, and harvesters out on the water.
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