Humpback Whales

• ‘Entangled for a while’: Concern grows about Vector the humpback whale off Vancouver Island

  Paul Cottrell, the marine mammal coordinator with the DFO, said that due to the extensive research on humpback whales, it allowed them to identify Vector and his family.

  Environment

  Jul 2
  
• Humpback whale sex captured for 1st time — and it was between 2 males

  According to the study, despite the decades-long efforts of researchers, the sexual behaviour of humpback whales 'remains largely undescribed.'

  Trending

  Feb 28
  
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• 1st-ever ‘conversation’ between humans, whale could help us talk to aliens: study

  A group studying humpback whales in Alaska sent out a 'hello' call to a whale named Twain and received a greeting back.

  Science

  Dec 20, 2023
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• ‘Disturbing’: Second whale struck by BC Ferries vessel this summer

  The condition of the whale is unknown, according to BC Ferries, which is waiting on a report from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2023
• 3 humpback whales struck in B.C. waters within 10 days last month

  The strikes reportedly took place along northern shipping routes near Prince Rupert and Kitimat between July 20 and 30. It's unclear if any of the whales survived.

  Environment

  Aug 8, 2023
• Highest-ever count for Humpback Whales in the Salish Sea

  A recent whale count found 396 Humpback Whales in the Salish Sea, including 34 mothers with their first-year calves.

  Environment

  Dec 15, 2022
• ‘Baby boom’: Banner year for orcas, whales in B.C.’s Salish Sea

  'It has been incredible to witness the continued rise of Bigg’s killer whales in the Salish Sea.'

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2022
• Record number of humpback calves spotted in Salish Sea and ‘surprised’ researchers wonder why

  Nearly double the number humpback whale calves were born in 2021 than in 2020, say local researchers and conservationists.

  Environment

  Oct 22, 2021
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• How a whale named Big Mama spurred a ‘humpback comeback’ in B.C. waters

  Over 20 years ago, a single humpback whale was spotted in the region. Now more than 500 individual whales have been documented.

  Environment

  Jun 23, 2021
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• 1 of 3 humpback whales freed from tangled fishing gear off B.C. coast

  Rescue teams were able to confirm late Thursday using drones that the humpback named Checkmate was free of fishing gear, said Paul Cottrell, the Pacific marine mammals co-ordinator for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2020