Tag: bowhead whales

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Overhead shot of bowhead whales in blue-green ocean water

​​​Giving whales the right of way over ships 

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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Arctic mammals and the big picture

A new paper published is the first to assess the state of the Arctic’s ice-dependent marine mammals – 11 in all. Read More
A new paper published is the first to assess the state of the Arctic’s ice-dependent marine mammals – 11...
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Bowheads and breaking ice

Arctic whale specialist Pete Ewins gives us an update on the bowhead whales being tracked by Nunavut Wildlife Management Board and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Read More
Arctic whale specialist Pete Ewins gives us an update on the bowhead whales being tracked by Nunavut Wildlife Management...
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For the love of whales: avoiding conflict in the Arctic

To many, the Arctic is a new frontier of economic opportunity. But while these opportunities may bring critical new job and resources to the local peoples, they also bring new risks to the... Read More
To many, the Arctic is a new frontier of economic opportunity. But while these opportunities may bring critical...
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50 Stories: Bowhead whale sanctuary created in Nunavut

In a campaign spanning 26 years, WWF-Canada worked with the Inuit community of Clyde River to create Canada’s first national Marine Wildlife Area. Also known as Niginganiq, this extensive area off the coast of... Read More
In a campaign spanning 26 years, WWF-Canada worked with the Inuit community of Clyde River to create Canada’s first...
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