Marine Life
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Rise in water temperatures impacting Atlantic marine life, shark spotting increasesRecord-high water temperatures in Atlantic Canada means changes within the marine ecosystem — some of which researchers have yet to even discover.EnvironmentAug 11, 2023
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As the Atlantic hits record temperatures, what does it mean for marine life?Record-high sea temperatures in the northeastern Atlantic are raising concerns by conservationists about how well marine ecosystems can survive in a disrupted food web.CanadaAug 11, 2023
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Countries reach ‘historic’ deal to protect marine life on high seasFor the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas after two weeks of talks in New York.EnvironmentMar 5, 2023
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West Edmonton Mall sea lion ‘humanely euthanized’ at 28 years oldA 28-year-old California sea lion, who had been at the West Edmonton Mall marine life department since 2004, passed away Wednesday, the mall said.CanadaFeb 16, 2023
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Global ocean protection conference in B.C. looks to build on COP15 workFederal politicians are expected to make a significant announcement on ocean protection during an international conference in Vancouver that begins on Saturday.EnvironmentFeb 3, 2023
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Endangered North Atlantic right whale baby found dead near North CarolinaResearchers say the death of a newborn North Atlantic right whale is a blow to the endangered species. The dead calf was found under a pier in Beaufort, North Carolina, last week.CanadaJan 12, 2023
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Minke whale carcass found near Montreal is likely one spotted near city: expertTwo minke whales were spotted this month near Montreal and there were concerns for their well-being as they were about 450 kilometres upstream of their usual range.CanadaMay 26, 2022
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Second minke whale spotted in Montreal area, marine mammal group saysIt's the second time this week that a minke whale has been spotted in the St. Lawrence River near Montreal, which is about 450 kilometres upstream of the animals' usual range.CanadaMay 12, 2022
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Why saving the wayward Montreal minke whale isn’t easyThe techniques that could help get the minke whale back from the in the St. Lawrence River to its natural habitat all have risks, one expert says.EnvironmentMay 11, 2022
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Nanaimo, B.C. diver shares extraordinary footage of close encounter with sea lionsTom Hlavac, a retired fisheries officer, was diving with a friend off the waters of Nanoose Bay on Jan. 18, when half a dozen of the remarkable creatures swam by for a visit.EnvironmentJan 25, 2022
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