Endangered Whales
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After years of decline, endangered right whale population could be levelling offWhile that news is encouraging, a senior scientist says the latest data also show the number of human-caused injuries continues to rise.EnvironmentOct 23, 2023
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First sighting of right whales in Canadian waters triggers partial fishing closureThe federal Fisheries Department says it has spotted endangered North Atlantic right whales in Canadian waters for the first time this year.EnvironmentMay 8, 2023
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Inbreeding contributes to southern resident killer whale’s low population growth: studySouthern resident killer whales had the highest levels of inbreeding of five North Pacific killer whale populations analyzed by researchers.EnvironmentMar 24, 2023
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Technology plays role in protection of endangered right whales off Atlantic CanadaIt's the second year of a five-year, $3.6-million project using ocean-going autonomous vehicles called underwater gliders.EnvironmentApr 21, 2022
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B.C.-made whale-spotting app now being used to help protect against ship strikes"(When) you send in a sighting and you see a ship coming towards whales, sometimes you can actually see the ships slowing down or changing course a little bit."EnvironmentMay 22, 2021
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10th North Atlantic right whale calf of the season spotted off South CarolinaNOAA identified the mom as 31-year-old Palmetto who last gave birth in 2009. This is her fifth calf.EnvironmentFeb 12, 2020
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Further measures coming to protect endangered right whales, minister saysJordan says the change is important because it will help track exactly where whale entanglements occur.EnvironmentFeb 11, 2020
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Fourth North Atlantic right whale calf of the season already injuredNOAA says that the calf appears to have injuries to its mouth, which could hamper its ability to nurse and feed.CanadaJan 9, 2020
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Slow response to right whale plight could have impact on Canadian fisheriesAfter another summer of high mortality for right whales in Canadian waters, questions are being asked about whether Canada's slow response to the crisis could still be taking a toll.CanadaSep 3, 2019
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DFO closes part of Bay of Fundy after 5 right whales spottedThe area near Grand Manan Island has been closed to all fixed-gear fisheries, DFO announced in a tweet on Thursday.EnvironmentAug 30, 2019
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