90 North Atlantic right whales sighted in Gulf of St. Lawrence: DFO
According to DFO, right whales spend a significant amount of time swimming under water, making it difficult to observe them from the air. Continue reading
Endangered Species
Efforts continue to locate three right whales entangled in fishing gear in Gulf of St. Lawrence
Six right whales have been found dead in the gulf since early June. Continue reading
Federal review flags concerns in efforts to protect right whales in Canada
The study says speed restrictions and fishing-zone closures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence have helped to lower risks of injury and death to right whales, but dangers remain, especially in the waters just outside protected zones. Continue reading
Right whale deaths in the past month have almost wiped out recent population gains
The population gains made this spring have been almost wiped out – and it’s still early in the foraging season off Canada’s east coast. Continue reading
5th North Atlantic right whale dead in Canadian waters, speed limits imposed in Gulf of St. Lawrence
The news of another death is a blow to a species whose global population was estimated at approximately 411 in 2018. Continue reading
Ropeless fishing gear in development as second right whale found dead in Gulf of St. Lawrence
In 2017, twelve North Atlantic right whales were found dead in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, prompting Ottawa to create measures to help protect the species. Continue reading
Small bird seen swooping over N.S. forest helps naturalists bring halt to logging
The province’s minister of lands and forestry announced today that he’s ordering an investigation into a proposed harvest in about 80 scenic hectares of mixed forest between two lakes in Annapolis County. Continue reading
Logging firm says concern for birds must be balanced against industry needs
Naturalists say they have spotted more than a dozen neotropical songbirds and filmed video of one endangered species in the Crown-owned woods located between two pristine Annapolis Valley lakes. Continue reading
Vancouver man fined $18,000 for trying to smuggle 19 live turtles into Canada
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Li Wan was caught with the turtles at the U.S.-Canada Border on Jan. 27, 2018, after failing to declare them. Continue reading
Winnipeggers explore biodiversity in wetlands at Oak Hammock Interpretive Centre
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Oak Hammock Interpretive Centre offers an in-depth look into what biodiversity is to visitors on Victoria Day. Continue reading