Marine Mammals
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‘Hairy Pottery,’ 5 other rehabilitated seals released into wild: Vancouver AquariumOther seals released into the Pacific Ocean on Friday had been named Turkish Washcloth, Sesame Snap, Black Tassel, Wakame and Bleached Brunette.EnvironmentDec 9, 2022
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Sperm whales’ clicking dialects are evidence of ‘non human culture,’ say scientistsSperm whales, the largest toothed animal in the world, use series of Morse-code-like clicks, known as "codas," to communicate.EnvironmentSep 16, 2022
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza believed to be killing seals in QuebecA biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada says these are the first reported cases of the virus being passed from wild birds to marine mammals in Quebec.HealthAug 3, 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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Marine mammal group confirms sighting of wayward minke whale in Montreal areaThe sighting comes nearly two years after another whale, a humpback, spent several days in plain view of curious onlookers in Montreal's Old Port.EnvironmentMay 9, 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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Vancouver resident helps reunite baby seal with its mom as ‘pupping season’ is well underwayStaff at the VAMMRC said they are already seeing increased instances of human interference, compared to other years, when it comes to marine mammals.EnvironmentJun 23, 2021
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Researchers make new findings on sperm whale survival tacticsA Canadian researcher says new findings into sperm whale escape tactics are providing insight into why the marine mammals are not extinct.ScienceMar 20, 2021
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Whales and other marine mammals susceptible to COVID-19 through wastewater: studyBoth dolphins and beluga whales have been infected with related coronaviruses in the past.EnvironmentNov 9, 2020
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Coronavirus: Soaring reliance on single-use plastics stalls B.C.’s zero-waste movementIn a setback for the zero-waste movement, single-use plastics are seeing a resurgence during the new coronavirus pandemic.EnvironmentMay 24, 2020
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