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New fishing rope technology could help protect whales
As one of Canada's most lucrative lobster fishing zones reopens for the season, the fishing industry is adopting new technology to prevent whales from getting entangled in ropes, which can be fatal for the animals.
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New lobster fishing technology could help protect whales
As one of Canada's most lucrative lobster fishing zones reopens for the season, the fishing industry is adopting new technology to prevent whales from getting entangled in ropes, which can be fatal for the animals.
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Multiple humpback whales found dead along B.C.’s coast
At least four humpback whales have been found dead along B.C.’s coast in the space of a month, two of which showed signs of blunt force trauma. Experts say the rebounding population and increased human interaction may help explain recent...
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Canadian fishers push back against U.S. boycott of Atlantic shellfish
Atlantic Canada’s fishing industry is fighting back against a shellfish boycott south of the border that warns consumers not to buy Atlantic lobster and snow crab because endangered right whales can become entangled in the gear used to...
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Chile: Whales dying because of ship collisions
Scientists in Chile are trying to stop ships from hitting whales.
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Iceland to end whaling by 2024 after fall in demand, authorities say
Demand for whale meat has decreased dramatically due to criticism from animal rights activists and environmentalists, concerns about toxins in the meat, and a shrinking market.
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Activist pins whale sanctuary hopes on tiny Nova Scotia town
Marine mammal activist Charles Vinick wants Port Hilford, N.S. to be home to a sanctuary that will house whales that once performed at marine parks. But Port Hilford residents, researchers and even Marineland say they have concerns about...
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Smithsonian exhibit explores threats facing endangered B.C. whales
The Smithsonian has unveiled a new augmented-reality exhibit on B.C.’s southern resident killer whales to help educate visitors on why the species is endangered and what they can do to help.
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Whale sightings increase near Vancouver’s shores
Whales have been increasingly spotted close to Vancouver's shore in recent weeks and experts say it could be a sign of a more balanced ecosystem due to more seals and sea lions appearing in the region.
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New whale species discovered
An unknown beaked whale has been found off the coast of Mexico, says Jay Barlow, a marine mammal biologist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, Calif. (Simon Ager/Sea Shepherd/CONANP/Reuters)
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N.L. tourism industry prepares for major hit during pandemic
Tourism in Newfoundland and Labrador is expected to take a massive hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, threatening an industry that supports 2,800 businesses and 20,000 jobs.
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Jersey Proud: Student gets accepted to prestigious ‘Wild Whales Voyage’ program
Cooper Pollack will sail off the coast of British Columbia, where he will assist in field research focused on whales and porpoises.
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The Secret World of Whales Revealed in Close-Up Underwater Footage
Dive into the deep and witness the awe-inspiring grace of whales in their natural habitat—captured in stunning underwater footage that reveals their immense beauty and gentle presence beneath the waves. For more videos like this, don’t...
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Some western P.E.I. fishing crews will have to move their gear after right whale detected
P.E.I. lobster fishers with gear in a part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence where an endangered right whale was detected have until Sunday to move it. The North Atlantic right whale was spotted off the northwestern tip of the Island earlier...
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Whale hunt sparks excitement in Chesterfield Inlet
Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, had quite the surprise this past week. A pod of whales were seen just outside of town — and for local hunters, the chase was on. The CBC's Noel Kaludjak has more.
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Orca whales spotted off Cape Breton in 'once in a lifetime' experience
Orca whales have been spotted off the coast of Cape Breton this week. Lobster fisherman Bernie Lamey told CBC that this is the first time he's ever seen a pod of killer whales in the area.
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New rules designed to safeguard right whales while letting some P.E.I. lobster boats carry on
P.E.I. lobster fishing crews are hoping new rules from the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans will mean fewer days lost to closures when endangered right whales swim into Island waters. A pilot project will let harvesters using...
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#TheMoment whale watchers spotted a baby orca descended from a Salish Sea legend
Pacific Whale Watching Association executive director Erin Gless recounts the moment a baby orca, descended from the legendary matriarch Wake, was spotted in the Salish Sea, off the coast of Vancouver Island.
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Experts weigh in on ‘seal season’ in Coney Island
Some people may have already seen a gray seal pup resting on the Coney Island beach shoreline recently.
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Conservationists say federal government's refusal to issue an emergency order is endangering orcas
B.C. conservation groups say the federal government's refusal to issue an emergency order to protect southern resident killer whales puts the species at greater risk of extinction. Several groups had asked for the order last year. But as...
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Whales sing after a good meal: Study
Don't you just love the feeling of having a good meal? It turns out whales express that feeling by singing...Watch in for more details!
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Whales use repetition & variation like human speech: Study
Whales don't just sing; they could in fact be speaking like us. Scientists studying humpback whale songs found complex patterns that resemble human language structures. So, are these ocean giants truly communicating in a way that we...
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Russian Drones Targeting Nuclear Submarines Or Whales? How Blow-offs Confused British Navy
Last week, the British Navy mistook whales for Russian drones targeting nuclear submarine. British tabloid the Sun reported that UK Navy sensors picked up mysterious blow-offs off the coast near Scotland. It was feared that Russia’s deep...
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Drones and sensors are helping this researcher measure North Atlantic right whale health
Researcher Gina Lonati is using new tools to measure the ecosystem and health of endangered North Atlantic right whales. She told CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin that it might help improve the species' rate of survival.