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
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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
Humpback whale found dead near Tsawwassen likely victim of ‘catastrophic ship strike’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
According to the DFO, humpbacks are the most commonly reported species involved in vessel strikes, with one reported dead or injured every nine months. Continue reading
B.C. anti-fish farm group claims sea lice are growing more resistant to drug
An anti-fish farm group says sea lice, which infect farmed salmon in B.C.’s waters, are growing more resistant to an anti-parasite drug and nothing is being done to stop it. Continue reading
U.S. officials end active search for J50 as endangered orca presumed dead
By Simon Little Online Journalist
It’s unclear whether Canadian officials will continue to actively look for the whale over the weekend. Continue reading
Photogenic ‘smiling’ seal spotted on N.L beach dies, prompts DFO warning
What began as a unique photo opportunity ended in sadness last week, as a young harp seal died just a couple of days after it charmed spectators on the shores of a popular Newfoundland beach. Continue reading
Carcass of North Atlantic right whale found off U.S. coast
The carcass of a North Atlantic right whale has been found off the coast of the United States — the first of the summer and the second overall in 2018. Continue reading
Sick orca known as J50 has received antibiotics, still low chance of survival
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
After days of tracking the killer whale known as J50, Dr. Martin Haulena from the Vancouver Aquarium was finally able on Thursday to get close enough to administer of a dose of antibiotic through a dart. Continue reading
Concern growing for killer whale carrying dead baby for more than two weeks
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
For 17 days the killer whale known to scientists as J-35 has been carrying the carcass of her dead calf. Now concerns are growing about what sort of impact that may have. Continue reading
Sick whale spotted off B.C. coast, scientists hoping to get J50 medicated soon
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Attempts to save a sick killer whale off Vancouver Island have been hindered by fog and the whale’s location. Continue reading