North Atlantic Right Whale carcass spotted off New Brunswick coast
Conservation groups and marine scientists have said the high number of accidental deaths this year threaten the survival of the species. Continue reading
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N.S. lobster fishermen protesting outside DFO offices against illegal poaching
By Natasha Pace Reporter
By 8 a.m., about 80 lobster fishermen had gathered outside the DFO office in Digby, N.S. Continue reading
Canada’s fisheries department and Alexandra Cousteau team up to explore the Gulf of St. Lawrence
The expedition took nearly a year and a half to plan and the hard work of agencies across Canada. Continue reading
Canada, U.S. launch joint investigation into deaths of 13 right whales
According to NOAA officials, a declaration of an unusual mortality event is only triggered when there is significant die-off in a population and one that demands a significant response. Continue reading
2 dead marine animals found at Nova Scotia provincial park: DFO
Two dead marine animals have washed ashore at Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park, according to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Continue reading
After 12 whale deaths in 2 months Fisheries Canada solicits public’s advice on what to do
The decision to consult the general public now comes at an awkward time for the fisheries department after the death of at least 10 North Atlantic Right Whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in June. Continue reading
Ottawa will do what is needed to protect ‘majestic’ right whales, minister says
Federal Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Ottawa will do whatever is needed to protect right whales and bolster their numbers. Continue reading
Mount Polley tailings pond spill won’t result in provincial charges
But B.C.’s Environment Minister says federal charges remain a possibility. Continue reading
New Brunswick RCMP looking into 2 suspicious fires at fishery department offices
The RCMP is now asking the public’s help in identifying a man wearing a yellow hoodie seen leaving the scene in a dark coloured vehicle. Continue reading
Fisheries Department ends snow crab season early to prevent more whale deaths
The announcement comes only days after the discovery of an eighth North Atlantic right whale carcass. Continue reading
