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Southern resident killer whales not getting enough to eat since 2018. The endangered southern resident killer whale population isn’t getting enough to eat, and hasn’t been since 2018, a new […]
Canada embarks on new project to protect killer whales. Few species have captured Canadians’ hearts and minds as strongly as the endangered Southern Resident killer whale. Known for their beauty, […]
Citizen science to protect Scottish whales and dolphins Record numbers of volunteers took part in research expeditions organised by the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust last year, helping to launch […]
The Canadian Government is helping to protect endangered whales, announcing significant investments in scientific research. Canada’s whales are iconic and breathtaking animals that are a vital part of our marine […]
Canada emphasises importance of whale protection. As a nation with three ocean coasts, Canada depends on healthy marine ecosystems. Fisheries and Oceans Canada states: “Our oceans create good jobs, and are […]
New series, North Atlantic – The Dark Ocean to air on Sunday on RTÉ. A new three part natural history series, North Atlantic – The Dark Ocean, produced by Sea […]
Research shows shark bycatch can be reduced by modifying fishing gear. Conservation and management of shark populations is increasingly important on a global scale because many species are vulnerable to […]
Changed attitudes towards marine mammal captivity following nature documentary. New research from the University of Stirling shows the power of nature documentaries to change public attitudes, and suggests zoos and […]
New action plans to save West coast USA marine species. NOAA Fisheries of the USA has released new action plans to promote the recovery of its high-priority ‘Species in the […]
Canada invests in research to study the effects of water contaminants. The Government of Canada is further investing in research to better inform the protection of oceans, lakes, rivers and […]
Polluted seas impacting upon male fertility . New research has found that shrimp like creatures on the South Coast of England have 70 per cent less sperm than less polluted locations elsewhere […]
Alaska files to defend salmon fisheries in south-east. The State of Alaska has moved to intervene in a federal case that threatens state management of Alaska’s salmon fisheries. The Wild […]
Fossil faeces shows fishy lunches from 200m years ago. A new study of coprolites, fossil faeces, shows the detail of food webs in the ancient shallow seas around Bristol in […]
Strait of Georgia herring in steep decline. International and local conservation groups are calling for an immediate closure of the herring fishery in the Strait of Georgia, after recently released […]
New study into endangered dolphin. With less than 1,000 Yangtze finless porpoises (YFPs) believed left on the planet, SeaWorld in collaboration with researchers from the Institute of Hydrobiology at the […]
Spiny dogfish benefits from sustainable shark management. The following article on conservation initiatives for Atlantic spiny dogfish has just been published in the National Oceanic and atmospheric Administration’s website. Wielding […]
Canada moves to protect Fraser River chinook salmon. Recent assessments by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada for Chinook salmon from the Fraser River system have […]
News from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific region. The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and Member of Parliament Jati Sidhu (Mission - Matsqui - Fraser Canyon) […]
Canadian Government awards aerial surveillance contract in St John’s to improve conservation and protection of our oceans. Making their oceans and our coasts healthier and safer, as well as ensuring […]
Canada announces marine science support. The Government of Canada has announced $12.6 million in funding over four years to Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), a national network of ocean observation systems […]
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