Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Baby boom for endangered right whales offer researchers a glimmer of hope
Researchers have reported seeing seven right whale calves so far this winter off the southern U.S. coast, where the mammals spend their winters before coming north to Canada as temperatures warm. Continue reading
Canada announces 2019 measures to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales
The area where mandatory speed restrictions apply will be adjusted this year to reflect data on right whale sightings and to minimize the impact on the cruise ship and shipping industries. Continue reading
Good news for endangered right whales with the third calf since December spotted off the U.S. coast
Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it’s the third calf sighting since December. Continue reading
Rescue underway in small Newfoundland town overrun by seals
Roddickton, N.L. is at the edge of an inlet that has trapped a group of around 40 harp seals in the area after it froze over, leaving them hungry and disoriented. Continue reading
Federal government announces new approach to managing aquaculture industry Canada
Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson laid out the new approach to the sector on Tuesday, including creating a single comprehensive set of regulations to clarify how aquaculture is run in Canada. Continue reading
Half of world’s North Atlantic right whales were spotted in Gulf of St. Lawrence in 2018
The federal Fisheries department and Transport Canada gave an update Tuesday on the key findings from a meeting last month on the endangered mammal. Continue reading
Canadian Coast Guard should be its own agency for the sake of saving lives: Senate report
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
Other recommendations include Transport Canada imposing the mandatory use of emergency position-indicating radio beacons “to vessels in all fishing fleets.” Continue reading
‘It would really hurt this town’: B.C. fishing community pleads with Ottawa to reconsider whale protection plan
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
A fishing community off the coast of Vancouver Island is worried new proposed critical habitat designations to save whales will kill their economy. Continue reading
Right whale found dead off U.S. coast, 3rd to be discovered this year
NOAA experts have since confirmed it to be a North Atlantic Right Whale and a sub-adult male due to its size. It is the third specimen of the endangered species to be found dead this year. Continue reading
Fisheries department announces new fishery closures, openings in bid to protect Right Whales
The DFO announced the closures on Monday and Tuesday — with the new rules set to go into effect at 5:00 p.m., ADT on Friday. Continue reading