Marine Animals

• Dolphins rescued after being stranded in shallow water in N.S.

  Two adult and three young white-sided dolphins were found stranded in shallow waters on McNutt's Island, just south of Nova Scotia.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2022
  
• Marine Animal Response Society details 15 years of cetacean injuries, deaths

  In the 2004-2019 timeframe, 3,136 incidents were reported to local response hotlines in the Atlantic region and Quebec. Nearly half involved 'at-risk species.'

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2021
  
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• Lost baby dugong died from shock and eating plastic: Thailand

  The dugong is a species of marine mammal similar to the American manatee.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2019
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• New species of ‘pocket shark’ shoots glow-in-the-dark liquid

  It's believed the American pocket shark uses its unusual ability to confuse prey or other predators.

  Science

  Jul 23, 2019
• Researchers capture rare sighting of sperm whale in inshore waters near Nanaimo

  Scientists aren't sure why the sperm whale was in these waters, but predict he may have been looking for food.

  Environment

  Mar 30, 2018
• Survival of endangered right whales threatened by accidental deaths: scientists

  It's believed 80 to 100 right whales are currently in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2017
• 2 dead marine animals found at Nova Scotia provincial park: DFO

  Two dead marine animals have washed ashore at Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park, according to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2017
• Marine mammals bring big profits for theme parks

  New laws, along with social pressure, are putting the squeeze on facilities that keep marine mammals in Canada.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2015