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Avoiding the “Sixth Extinction”- Endangered Species in Canada are in a Race against the Clock

February 21, 2014

Last week a judge ordered the federal government to clear up the “enormous systemic problem” of failing to produce timely recovery plans for species classified at risk in Canada. Read More

Last week a judge ordered the federal government to clear up the “enormous systemic problem” of failing to...
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WWF-Canada releases report from workshop on underwater noise management

January 20, 2014

WWF-Canada hosted the second workshop on ocean noise, with the goal of finding solutions for managing underwater noise in Canada’s Pacific. This month, we released the workshop report, including recommendations in eight key areas.... Read More

WWF-Canada hosted the second workshop on ocean noise, with the goal of finding solutions for managing underwater noise in...
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Humpback Haven in Peril- Joint Review Panel Fails on Whales

December 23, 2013

Humpbacks are a delight to watch as they breach, drift by, or bubble net feed. I was lucky to visit a humpback haven on BC’s North Coast recently. WWF is helping Cetacealab, a... Read More

Humpbacks are a delight to watch as they breach, drift by, or bubble net feed. I was lucky...
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We often define ourselves by our job but we forget there is something else that defines us as Canadians

November 29, 2013

Living Planet @ Work champion Lily Jakotic tells us about her recent trip to the Great Bear Coast Read More

Living Planet @ Work champion Lily Jakotic tells us about her recent trip to the Great Bear Coast
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Whales of the Great Bear Sea

November 27, 2013

The proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline would bring as many as 220 supersized oil tankers into the waters that is home to these whales. Read More

The proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline would bring as many as 220 supersized oil tankers into the waters that is...
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How can I help the Great Bear Sea?

November 4, 2013

This is a question I think all Canadians should be asking Read More

This is a question I think all Canadians should be asking
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Recent Humpback Whale Entanglement in the Bay of Fundy

October 2, 2013

Foggy is a humpback whale that frequents the waters of the Bay of Fundy. On Sunday, Foggy was found by the Marine Animal Response Society badly entangled in fishing gear. This form... Read More

Foggy is a humpback whale that frequents the waters of the Bay of Fundy. On Sunday, Foggy was...
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The Humpback’s song

May 22, 2013

As World Oceans Day approaches, my thoughts increasingly stray in the direction of the sea, and the endless opportunities for exploration and inspiration it affords. Read More

As World Oceans Day approaches, my thoughts increasingly stray in the direction of the sea, and the endless opportunities...
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Humpback haven

October 12, 2012

Our submission to the Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel (JRP) concluded that the project’s threats to whales were seriously underestimated, especially the risks from noise. We’re not alone in our concerns. Read More

Our submission to the Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel (JRP) concluded that the project’s threats to whales were seriously...
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Call for the Wild

August 29, 2011

Most people contact me via Twitter, so I don’t get too many phone calls. But I was happy to hear the familiar voice of whale expert Richard Sears, who was calling from a phone... Read More

Most people contact me via Twitter, so I don’t get too many phone calls. But I was happy to...
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A fluke shot

November 5, 2010

Today it is rainy and cold in Prince Rupert, and as I look out the window at the choppy harbour waters, I find myself thinking that it would be nice to visit warmer climates.... Read More

Today it is rainy and cold in Prince Rupert, and as I look out the window at the choppy...
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