Endangered Whales

• After years of decline, endangered right whale population could be levelling off

  While that news is encouraging, a senior scientist says the latest data also show the number of human-caused injuries continues to rise.

  Environment

  Oct 23, 2023
  
• First sighting of right whales in Canadian waters triggers partial fishing closure

  The federal Fisheries Department says it has spotted endangered North Atlantic right whales in Canadian waters for the first time this year.

  Environment

  May 8, 2023
  
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• Inbreeding contributes to southern resident killer whale’s low population growth: study

  Southern resident killer whales had the highest levels of inbreeding of five North Pacific killer whale populations analyzed by researchers.

  Environment

  Mar 24, 2023
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• Technology plays role in protection of endangered right whales off Atlantic Canada

  It's the second year of a five-year, $3.6-million project using ocean-going autonomous vehicles called underwater gliders.

  Environment

  Apr 21, 2022
• 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."

  Environment

  May 22, 2021
• 10th North Atlantic right whale calf of the season spotted off South Carolina

  NOAA identified the mom as 31-year-old Palmetto who last gave birth in 2009. This is her fifth calf.

  Environment

  Feb 12, 2020
• Further measures coming to protect endangered right whales, minister says

  Jordan says the change is important because it will help track exactly where whale entanglements occur.

  Environment

  Feb 11, 2020
• Fourth North Atlantic right whale calf of the season already injured

  NOAA says that the calf appears to have injuries to its mouth, which could hamper its ability to nurse and feed. 

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2020
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• Slow response to right whale plight could have impact on Canadian fisheries

  After 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.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2019
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• DFO closes part of Bay of Fundy after 5 right whales spotted

  The area near Grand Manan Island has been closed to all fixed-gear fisheries, DFO announced in a tweet on Thursday.

  Environment

  Aug 30, 2019