Humpback Whale
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Marine heat wave linked to 20% drop in North Pacific humpbacks: StudyThe study found a 20 per cent drop in North Pacific humpback whale populations between 2012 and 2022 appears to be linked to the 2014-2016 marine heat wave known as "the blob."EducationMar 11
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Humpback whale with shocking spinal injury reminder for boaters to stay alertThe whale, BCX1232, also called Moon, was spotted recently off the Kona coast by the crew of the Hawaiian Adventures Kona. She is noticeable due to her injured spine.EnvironmentDec 12, 2022
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Latest dead humpback on B.C. beach could be fifth in under two monthsThe latest dead humpback whale was located in the East Beach area of Naikoon Provincial Park on Haida Gwaii Sunday.EnvironmentNov 22, 2022
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Young humpback whale found dead off northern Vancouver IslandHumpback populations in B.C. are now recovering well from the era of industrial whaling. However, ship strikes and entanglements are the greatest threats facing humpbacks today.EnvironmentOct 26, 2022
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Marine animal group trying to find out what killed humpback whale found in Halifax HarbourMembers of a marine animal group are attempting to retrieve the carcass of a humpback whale in Halifax Harbour in order to find out why the animal died.EnvironmentJul 10, 2022
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Marine mammal group confirms sighting of wayward minke whale in Montreal areaThe sighting comes nearly two years after another whale, a humpback, spent several days in plain view of curious onlookers in Montreal's Old Port.EnvironmentMay 9, 2022
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Humpback whale swallows up diver, then spits him out aliveThe humpback whale snuck up on Michael Packard and scooped him up in its mouth near Cape Cod, Mass.TrendingJun 15, 2021
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Humpback whale released from hundreds of metres of fishing line off Vancouver IslandThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans said fishery officers and the Marine Mammal Response Unit worked for more than four hours on Thursday to free the animal.EnvironmentJun 11, 2021
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B.C.-made whale-spotting app now being used to help protect against ship strikes"(When) you send in a sighting and you see a ship coming towards whales, sometimes you can actually see the ships slowing down or changing course a little bit."EnvironmentMay 22, 2021
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Montreal’s humpback whale may not have been killed by collision with boat: researchersAfter further microscopic examination, researchers were surprised to see how extensive the skin damage was from her prolonged exposure to fresh water.FeaturesJan 27, 2021
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