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silhouette of ship in water surrounded by small icebergs

Arctic Ocean louder and more varied than thought

June 5, 2026

New research is challenging long held assumptions about how quiet the Arctic Ocean really is. A study published in npj Acoustics analyzed nearly a decade of underwater recordings from Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. It found... Read More

New research is challenging long held assumptions about how quiet the Arctic Ocean really is. A study published in...
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Overhead shot of bowhead whales in blue-green ocean water

Giving whales the right of way over ships

January 22, 2025

Ice whales make marathon underwater migrations to, from and within the Arctic Ocean, following “blue corridors” that act as crucial connectors for marine life. As climate change puts pressure on Arctic whales, Melanie Lancaster,... Read More

Ice whales make marathon underwater migrations to, from and within the Arctic Ocean, following “blue corridors” that act as...
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Close-up underwater photo of a white beluga whale

Help sound the alarm for underwater noise protection in the Canadian Arctic

September 24, 2024

By Kailee Scott and Kristen Powell, Marine Conservation and Shipping The ice-cold waters of what is now called the Canadian Arctic had always been a serene paradise for marine mammals such as beluga and... Read More

By Kailee Scott and Kristen Powell, Marine Conservation and Shipping The ice-cold waters of what is now called the...
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Bowhead whale swimming just beneath the surface of the Arctic Ocean

Getting to know the Arctic’s whales

July 22, 2024

When Arctic sea ice breaks up in spring, whales that winter in more southern areas — such as humpbacks, minkes and fins — migrate north to spend their summers there. Only three whale species... Read More

When Arctic sea ice breaks up in spring, whales that winter in more southern areas — such as humpbacks,...
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Blue whale diving with a cargo ship in the background

As underwater noise rises rapidly, Canada’s laws fall short — here’s how to fix that

June 7, 2024

Canada’s oceans are full of marine species using grunts, calls, clicks and whistles to communicate with one another across vast distances. The hauntingly beautiful sounds of whale songs, for instance, can travel thousands of... Read More

Canada’s oceans are full of marine species using grunts, calls, clicks and whistles to communicate with one another across...
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On the edge of research: Field notes from a month-long High Arctic wildlife expedition

November 24, 2023

Jason Harasimo, WWF-Canada’s associate specialist of Arctic ecosystems, reports back from a month-long field camp in one of the remotest places on Earth where scientists and an Inuk hunter combined new tech and old... Read More

Jason Harasimo, WWF-Canada’s associate specialist of Arctic ecosystems, reports back from a month-long field camp in one of the...
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Polar bear standing between a rocky hillside and water

‘Bear in Camp’: Field notes from a research expedition to Creswell Bay, Nunavut (Part II)

March 22, 2023

The old tent rings, sun-bleached animal bones and worn footpaths found throughout the area make it clear that Creswell Bay, on the eastern side of Somerset Island, has been known and used by Inuit... Read More

The old tent rings, sun-bleached animal bones and worn footpaths found throughout the area make it clear that Creswell...
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In search of ice whales: Field notes from a research expedition to Creswell Bay, Nunavut (Part I)

March 7, 2023

Polar bears, of course, were always on our minds. To deal with the risk, we set up a rotating system of armed watches throughout the night to survey the area — keeping a close... Read More

Polar bears, of course, were always on our minds. To deal with the risk, we set up a rotating...
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5 wild stories from 2018

December 18, 2018

This year brought deadly environmental disasters and strained politics – but it also gave us a few charming animals that captured our collective attention at times when we seemed to need it most. Here’s... Read More

This year brought deadly environmental disasters and strained politics – but it also gave us a few charming animals...
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Four new species to adopt including the Arctic hare, Asian turtle and white-handed gibbon

October 19, 2015

When you symbolically adopt a species, you’re giving an extraordinary gift while supporting WWF’s work to build a future where people and nature thrive. Read More

When you symbolically adopt a species, you’re giving an extraordinary gift while supporting WWF’s work to build a future...
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Beluga myths busted!

June 3, 2015

Let’s take a look at some myths and mysteries of the beluga whale, and try to set the record straight. Read More

Let’s take a look at some myths and mysteries of the beluga whale, and try to set the record...
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