Whales
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Key testing completed at Nova Scotia’s proposed retirement home for captive whalesSoil samples were taken from the bottom of a cove south of Port Hilford, where the plan is to build a 40-hectare enclosure for orcas and belugas retired from marine parks.EnvironmentDec 6, 2023
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Ocean noise strategy delayed, but whale report by military may sound out path forwardMarine scientist Kieran Cox said that while the report has flaws, it's a step in the right direction as Canada decides on its long-delayed national ocean noise strategy.EnvironmentDec 1, 2023
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14 whales, 1 dolphin have died at Marineland since 2019: docsAt Marineland, the Ontario theme park subject to a long running animal welfare investigation, 14 whales and one dolphin have died since 2019.CanadaAug 24, 2023
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Race to rescue nearly 50 beached whales in Australia after dozens deadVolunteers worked frantically on a second day Wednesday to save dozens of pilot whales that have stranded themselves on a beach in Western Australia.WorldJul 26, 2023
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Post mortem shows pilot whales were healthy before they swam ashore and died in N.S.Animal autopsies on a group of pilot whales that washed ashore last weekend in Port Hood, Cape Breton indicate the whales were healthy.CanadaJun 14, 2023
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First sighting of right whales in Canadian waters triggers partial fishing closureThe federal Fisheries Department says it has spotted endangered North Atlantic right whales in Canadian waters for the first time this year.EnvironmentMay 8, 2023
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Inbreeding contributes to southern resident killer whale’s low population growth: studySouthern resident killer whales had the highest levels of inbreeding of five North Pacific killer whale populations analyzed by researchers.EnvironmentMar 24, 2023
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Tracing fishing gear to protect North Atlantic right whales is positive step: expertsMuch can be learned about the evolving habits of endangered North Atlantic right whales by tracing pieces of fishing gear from which the animals are freed, say researchers.EnvironmentFeb 6, 2023
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Nova Scotia’s retirement home for captive whales facing obstacles, delays: documentsOrganizers behind the U.S.-based Whale Sanctuary Project had originally predicted the site on Nova Scotia's rugged eastern shore could be ready to receive whales this year.CanadaOct 23, 2022
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Hundreds of whales beached in 2nd mass stranding event to hit Australia this weekJust two days ago, 14 young sperm whales washed ashore and died in the same Australian state.EnvironmentSep 21, 2022
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