Scientists say ship strikes and entanglements in fishing gear are the greatest threats to the slow-moving animals. Continue reading →

The agency said the analysis shows the probability the population has declined since 2010 is nearly 100 per cent. Continue reading →

Transport Canada says the coast guard ship breached the 10-knot speed limit in the western gulf, which applies to vessels of more than 20 metres. Continue reading →

Conservation groups and marine scientists have said the high number of accidental deaths this year threaten the survival of the species. Continue reading →

The expedition took nearly a year and a half to plan and the hard work of agencies across Canada. Continue reading →

A North Atlantic right whale was spotted entangled in ropes during a fly-over of the Gulf of St. Lawrence Monday, but LeBlanc said aerial and water patrols were unable to locate it Tuesday. Continue reading →

Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of the famous marine conservationist Jacques Cousteau, is part of the expedition and an adviser to Oceana. Continue reading →

Temperatures in parts of the Scotian Shelf increased by up to 3 C in 2016, and temperature highs near the bottom of the northern gulf broke a century-long record. Continue reading →

Oceanex is advising its vessels it will be implementing a marine protection surcharge temporarily on freight ships carrying goods to and from Newfoundland over the company’s Montreal service.  Continue reading →

It’s believed 80 to 100 right whales are currently in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Continue reading →