NOAA experts have since confirmed it to be a North Atlantic Right Whale and a sub-adult male due to its size. It is the third specimen of the endangered species to be found dead this year. Continue reading
The DFO announced the closures on Monday and Tuesday — with the new rules set to go into effect at 5:00 p.m., ADT on Friday. Continue reading
Three rescue boats are on the water and a Department of Fisheries and Oceans aircraft is surveying from the sky but heavy fog is limiting their search areas. Continue reading
Ottawa says all gear must be removed from the affected areas, and notice will be given prior to reopening. Continue reading
The whale reportedly had lines wrapped around its head and took the rescue team more four hours to disentangle the whale calf. Continue reading
An entangled North Atlantic right whale has been spotted off the coast of New Brunswick. Continue reading
Marine biologists are hoping they can free one of the few remaining female North Atlantic right whales from a length of thick fishing rope that has become wrapped around its upper jaw. Continue reading
The Marine Stewardship Council announced the suspension Tuesday after an expedited audit of the fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence Continue reading
The death would be the first to be recorded in 2018 and the 18th since the beginning of last year. Continue reading
Thirteen right whales have turned up dead in the Gulf of St. Lawrence this year, and another three died in American waters. Continue reading