marine mammals

• Highly pathogenic avian influenza believed to be killing seals in Quebec

  A 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.

  Health

  Aug 3
  
• Why saving the wayward Montreal minke whale isn’t easy

  The 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.

  Environment

  May 11
  
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• Marine mammal group confirms sighting of wayward minke whale in Montreal area

  The sighting comes nearly two years after another whale, a humpback, spent several days in plain view of curious onlookers in Montreal's Old Port.

  Environment

  May 9
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• Nanaimo, B.C. diver shares extraordinary footage of close encounter with sea lions

  Tom 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. 

  Environment

  Jan 25
• Vancouver resident helps reunite baby seal with its mom as ‘pupping season’ is well underway

  Staff at the VAMMRC said they are already seeing increased instances of human interference, compared to other years, when it comes to marine mammals.

  Environment

  Jun 23, 2021
• 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, 2021
• 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
• 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
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• 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