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North Atlantic Right Whale may be reproducing too slowly to avoid extinction
The very low birth numbers of the North Atlantic right whale have raised alarms with scientists and conservationists, who fear the...

Maris Balsom
May 27


Entangled Sperm Whale Dies on Scottish Coast
Entangled Sperm Whale dies despite being freed from fishing lines. 6 humpback entanglements recorded since Christmas 2024.

Maris Balsom
Mar 13


Government of Canada Opens State-of-the-Art Ocean Research Facility Powered by Green Technology
In Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, The Government of Canada supports stronger and more collaborative federal science, to ensure scientists and resea

Rachel Harrison
May 14, 2024


NOAA Fisheries Reports Record-Low Overfishing in 2023: Milestone for U.S. Fisheries SustainabilityÂ
NOAA Fisheries just released its annual Status of the Stocks report, revealing a milestone achievement: the lowest number of fish stocks on

Rachel Harrison
May 8, 2024


Mapping Efforts to Protect Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales
By analyzing 17 years of visual survey data and acoustic recordings, they created a statistical model to estimate whale populations and pred

Rachel Harrison
May 1, 2024


Rescue Efforts for Trapped Whale Calf in Western Canada Seek Family Assistance
A two-year-old whale calf seems to have missed some crucial advice from its great-aunt. Rather than heeding her guidance to navigate out of

Rachel Harrison
May 1, 2024


California Closes Dungeness Crab Season to Protect Humpback Whales
Zones 3, 4, 5, and 6, in US will be shut down at 6 p.m. due to the presence of humpback whales

Rachel Harrison
May 1, 2024


Successful Rescue: Entangled Humpback Whale Freed from Fishing Ropes
In a daring rescue effort, a humpback whale ensnared in fishing ropes has been successfully liberated.

Rachel Harrison
May 1, 2024


Urgent Action Needed: Critically Endangered Right Whale Dies Due to Policy Inaction
The tragic death of a North Atlantic right whale reported on February 13th off the coast of Georgia has been attributed to a fatal collision

Rachel Harrison
May 1, 2024


Federal Government Takes Action to Preserve Rare B.C. Coral Reef
Fisheries and Oceans Canada recently announced the indefinite closure of the Lophelia Reef

Rachel Harrison
May 1, 2024


Rare Sighting: Grey Whale Spotted in the Atlantic After 300-Year Extinction
During an aerial survey off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, scientist Orla O'Brien stumbled upon a remarkable discovery.

Rachel Harrison
May 1, 2024


Humpback Whale Population Shows Decline, Yet Scientists Maintain Cautious Optimism
In a comprehensive study spanning international waters, researchers have observed a notable decrease in the population of humpback whales in

Rachel Harrison
May 1, 2024


Enhanced Strategy Unveiled for Right Whale Protection Amidst Offshore Wind Expansion
In response to the escalating development of offshore wind projects, the federal government has introduced a comprehensive strategy to safeg

Rachel Harrison
May 1, 2024


Protecting Precious Lives: France Enforces Unprecedented Fishing Ban in Bay of Biscay to Safeguard Dolphins
France has declared a temporary suspension of almost all commercial fishing activities in the Bay of Biscay, effective from Monday until 20

Rachel Harrison
May 1, 2024


Warming Waters Force Second Half-Year Closure of Alaska's Snow Crab Fishery in 2023
Alaska's renowned snow crab fishery faces an unprecedented closure for the second half of year 2023, raising concerns about the future of th

Rachel Harrison
Apr 30, 2024


Progress Report on North Atlantic Right Whale Calving Season
As the North Atlantic right whale breeding season enters its second month, nine calves have already been born, according to Amy Warren, an a

Rachel Harrison
Apr 30, 2024


Activists Warn Costco of Potential Threat to Endangered Whales from Lobster Products
In San Francisco, a group of activists, disguised as lobsters, presented a petition with over 20,000 signatures to Costco, urging the retail

Rachel Harrison
Apr 30, 2024


Humpback Whale Successfully Freed from Rope Entanglement in British Columbia Waters
Marine experts are urging the public to remain vigilant for humpback whales ensnared in fishing gear, following the successful rescue of a h

Rachel Harrison
Apr 30, 2024


Canada's Top Lobster Fishery Under Scrutiny After Right Whale Entanglement
Canada's largest lobster fishery, situated in southwestern Nova Scotia, is under increased scrutiny following the entanglement of a North...

Rachel Harrison
Dec 5, 2023


Possible Link Between Chemical in Tires and Salmon Deaths Raises Concerns in West Vancouver
A conservation group in British Columbia suspects that a chemical commonly found in car tires may be responsible for the deaths of...

Rachel Harrison
Nov 20, 2023
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