marine mammals

• Researchers make new findings on sperm whale survival tactics

  A Canadian researcher says new findings into sperm whale escape tactics are providing insight into why the marine mammals are not extinct.

  Science

  Mar 20
• Whales and other marine mammals susceptible to COVID-19 through wastewater: study

  Both dolphins and beluga whales have been infected with related coronaviruses in the past.

  Environment

  Nov 9, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Soaring reliance on single-use plastics stalls B.C.’s zero-waste movement

  In a setback for the zero-waste movement, single-use plastics are seeing a resurgence during the new coronavirus pandemic.

  Environment

  May 24, 2020
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• More wildlife sightings in Canada during COVID-19 isolation, experts say

  With countries around the world on lockdown due to COVID-19, many people have been reporting seeing more wildlife, and Canada is no exception.

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2020
• Could a computer simulator help save endangered beluga whales?

  The simulator should help scientists understand how much time the whales spend in the acoustic footprint of each boat — and evaluate whether policies such as adjusting boat speed could make a difference.

  Environment

  Jul 29, 2018
• Record-breaking rescue season for Vancouver Aquarium’s marine mammal centre

  It's been a busy year for marine mammal rescues along B.C.'s coast.

  Aug 30, 2017
• American agency suspends whale rescue efforts after death of New Brunswick fisherman

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has suspended all large whale entanglement response activities in the United States as it reviews its protocols.

  Environment

  Jul 12, 2017
• WATCH: Man vs. mammal, commercial herring fisherman films sea lion feeding frenzy

  A fisherman for more than 40 years, Marsden feels the sea lion population has exploded over the past few years with this year being the worst he's ever experienced.

  Mar 16, 2017
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• PHOTOS: Humpbacks, orcas battle off of Vancouver Island

  Several whale watching boats at the western edge of the Salish Sea off Jordan River on Vancouver Island spotted a group of transient orcas surrounding two adult humpback whales and a calf on Sunday.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2016
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• Emaciated seal pup rescued and in care of Vancouver Aquarium

  Little Lou-Seal was immediately admitted to the centre due to her low body weight and an injury to her right eye.

  Jul 12, 2016