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Tag: humpback whale

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An injured whale in the water photographed from above

LNG ship traffic in B.C. could dramatically increase whale deaths: study

“Unsustainable losses” of fin and humpback whales projected annually from ship strikes in Great Bear Sea when new terminals are fully operational in 2030 Victoria, B.C. — Shipping related to the Liquified Natural Gas... Read More
“Unsustainable losses” of fin and humpback whales projected annually from ship strikes in Great Bear Sea when new terminals...
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The flukes of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching near Gill Island in the Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada © Andrew S. Wright / WWF-Canada

Too fast, too filthy: Ship speeds and waste making Great Bear Sea a hostile habitat for at-risk whales

Between an almost-complete liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal in Kitimat, B.C., expansion projects underway in the already-busy Port of Prince Rupert, massive commercial vessels moving global goods, and popular passenger cruise routes running the... Read More
Between an almost-complete liquid natural gas (LNG) terminal in Kitimat, B.C., expansion projects underway in the already-busy Port of...
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Finding Yoda – Part 5

In this post, Janie follows the trail of a lone humpback she hears via hydrophone one night, encountering the charismatic Yoda once again. Listen to the whale songs she's recorded. Read More
In this post, Janie follows the trail of a lone humpback she hears via hydrophone one night, encountering the...
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Finding Yoda – Part 4

Where does Yoda spend his winter? Janie, director at the Cetacea Lab, does some whale detective work and makes a surprising discovery along the way. Read More
Where does Yoda spend his winter? Janie, director at the Cetacea Lab, does some whale detective work and makes...
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Finding Yoda – Part 3

Today we find Yoda in the company of humpbacks who sing their mysterious songs in the quiet ocean waters of B.C.'s north coast. WWF is working with Cetacea Lab on an exciting new hydrophone... Read More
Today we find Yoda in the company of humpbacks who sing their mysterious songs in the quiet ocean waters...
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Finding Yoda – Part 1

This is the first in a series of blog posts by Janie Wray, director of the Cetacea Lab in the Great Bear region of B.C. Follow along as she takes us through the seasonal... Read More
This is the first in a series of blog posts by Janie Wray, director of the Cetacea Lab in...
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Just a fluke? The rush to downlist humpbacks while other whales wait for help.

The “downlisting” of Pacific humpback whales from “Threatened” to “Special Concern” caused a media sensation this week. Like many, we wonder why humpbacks were singled out for quick action while other whales at risk... Read More
The “downlisting” of Pacific humpback whales from “Threatened” to “Special Concern” caused a media sensation this week. Like many,...
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