Beluga Whale
Meet Nepi: A stubborn young beluga that just won’t stay away from the Maritimes
Nepi, who’s estimated to be about four years old, was spotted in Summerside, P.E.I., earlier this month, much to the delight of a local diving class. Continue reading
Could a computer simulator help save endangered beluga whales?
The simulator should help scientists understand how much time the whales spend in the acoustic footprint of each boat — and evaluate whether policies such as adjusting boat speed could make a difference. Continue reading
Maritime group hopes to protect vagrant beluga separated from its pod
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Interacting with people “leads them to be less fearful of people and boats and that often leads them to being hit.” Continue reading
Meet Tyonek: The beluga whale rescued in Alaska now living at SeaWorld in Texas
Tyonek could not be released to the wild because he lacks the survival and social skills needed to thrive on his own, officials say. Continue reading
Race to care for critically endangered baby beluga calf found in waters off Alaska
The tiny, two- to four-week-old male beluga calf, which is part of the incredibly rare and endangered Cook Inlet beluga population, was found critically ill in the waters off Alaska. Continue reading
Marineland beluga whale died as a result of twisted small intestine
The statement says Gia was born at Marineland and had appeared to be healthy until her sudden passing. Continue reading
Officials cautiously optimistic for future of beluga whale rescued from N.B. river
Officials involved with the rescue of a wayward beluga whale earlier this month in northern New Brunswick are cautiously optimistic for its future. Continue reading
Beluga whale rescued from N.B. river struggling after relocation: marine mammal group
The beluga strayed into New Brunswick’s Nepisiguit River weeks ago, and was removed in a complex operation last week. Continue reading
Beluga whale rescued from New Brunswick river swims towards possible reunion with pod
Scientists are currently using a tracking device to observe the whale’s movements as it continues swimming upstream. Continue reading
Rescuers remove beluga whale from New Brunswick river
It’s not clear why the whale wandered into the river weeks ago, but scientists suggest it may have been following fish and gotten lost. Continue reading