Right whale gives birth to first calf off the coast of Georgia: Oceana
The group says it’s the first calf for the mother, which is known only as Catalog No. 3560. Continue reading
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Canada, U.S. must work together to save right whales from extinction: advocates
The group is asking both countries to focus specifically on preventing ship strikes and fishing gear entanglement. Continue reading
DFO closes part of Bay of Fundy after 5 right whales spotted
The area near Grand Manan Island has been closed to all fixed-gear fisheries, DFO announced in a tweet on Thursday. Continue reading
A fourth entangled, endangered right whale seen in Gulf of St. Lawrence
The whale was seen Tuesday 90 kilometres northwest of Etang du Nord harbour. Continue reading
Officials say search for entangled whale continues in Nova Scotia
The department says the whale is moving into waters east of Nova Scotia and the rescue team is determining the best course of action. Continue reading
Scientists in Gulf of St. Lawrence see four of seven right whale calves born this year
Amy Knowlton, a scientist with the New England Aquarium in Boston, calls the sightings of the young whales encouraging news. Continue reading
Ottawa fines two cargo ships for speeding in right whale protection zone
On Friday, Transport Canada handed penalties of $7,800. Continue reading
DFO officials work to identify dead whale, as experts warn of more fatalities
The department said Tuesday it is working to confirm whether this is yet another whale that died, or the same dead animal that was originally seen on June 24 in the same area. Continue reading
As death toll rises, scientists struggle to track massive, elusive right whales
Though adult members of the critically endangered species can be as long as a city bus, their movements remain difficult to track. Continue reading
Fisheries minister says more needs to be done to help endangered right whales
There has been only one death of a right whale reported since the “aggressive” new measures came into effect in the last few weeks, the minister said. Continue reading