The blue whale carcass was reported to the department Sept. 7 by a cargo ship and confirmed by Transport Canada and Fisheries Department aircraft about 110 kilometres north of Gaspesie. Continue reading
The group is asking both countries to focus specifically on preventing ship strikes and fishing gear entanglement. Continue reading
The Canadian Hurricane Centre says hurricane warnings remain in effect for much of mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
The Halifax Stanfield International Airport reported 53 mm or rain and a peak gust at 69 kilometres per hour. Continue reading
Overfishing can’t explain the Atlantic cod’s march to extinction in the southern Gulf. But grey seals can. Continue reading
Vessels facing fines included two Coast Guard vessels and a luxury yacht. Continue reading
The whale was seen Tuesday 90 kilometres northwest of Etang du Nord harbour. Continue reading
“Although we are allowing vessels to transit at safe operating speeds in the designated shipping lanes, if even one North Atlantic right whale is spotted, we will immediately implement another slowdown.” Continue reading
There have been eight deaths reported since early June, and examinations of five of the carcasses showed three of them had injuries consistent with ship strikes – a leading cause of death for these rare mammals. Continue reading