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
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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
Fog suspends search for entangled right whale in Bay of Fundy
Three rescue boats are on the water and a Department of Fisheries and Oceans aircraft is surveying from the sky but heavy fog is limiting their search areas. Continue reading
B.C. underwater expedition returns with stunning video of unknown species
The team’s mission was to better understand seamounts, mountains that rise from the ocean floor. Continue reading
DFO announces another fishing closure after recent right whale sightings
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has announced another fishing closure in Atlantic Canada after two North Atlantic right whales were spotted in the Bay of Fundy. Continue reading
More temporary fisheries closures in Gulf of St. Lawrence after right whale sightings
Ottawa says all gear must be removed from the affected areas, and notice will be given prior to reopening. Continue reading
