Whale Strikes

• Humpback whale ‘Midnight’ dies following collision with BC Ferries vessel

  A BC Ferries vessel struck a humpback in Wright Sound Wednesday. The whale's body was discovered the next day and is being examined to determine the cause of death.

  Environment

  Sep 20, 2025
  
• ‘Disturbing’: Second whale struck by BC Ferries vessel this summer

  The condition of the whale is unknown, according to BC Ferries, which is waiting on a report from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2023
  
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• Ship strikes a threat to recovering whale population in B.C., expert says

  A young humpback whale that washed up near Haida Gwaii last weekend appears to have died from blunt force trauma from being hit by a boat or ship.

  Environment

  Nov 11, 2022