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Bringing whale superhighways to life

June 8, 2026

In the Arctic, connectivity is not an abstract idea — it’s alive in the movement of whales. Grey whales and humpbacks travel thousands of kilometres between Arctic feeding grounds and distant tropical or temperate... Read More

In the Arctic, connectivity is not an abstract idea — it’s alive in the movement of whales. Grey whales...
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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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Inuktitut and English stop sign in Pond Inlet, Nunavut

WWF-Canada applauds Government of Canada decision to reject Baffinland mine expansion in Nunavut

November 16, 2022

WWF-Canada commends the federal government for accepting the Nunavut Impact Review Board’s recommendation and respecting the clear wishes of Inuit. Read More

WWF-Canada commends the federal government for accepting the Nunavut Impact Review Board’s recommendation and respecting the clear wishes of...
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Two narwhal crossing tusks at sunset near Baffin Island, Nunavut

Government of Canada must respect Inuit concerns, reject Mary River mine expansion

May 20, 2022

WWF-Canada welcomes the decision by the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) to respect community concerns, protect threatened wildlife and reject Baffinland’s proposed expansion of the Mary River Iron Mine. And we urge the Government... Read More

WWF-Canada welcomes the decision by the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) to respect community concerns, protect threatened wildlife and...
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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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Increasing ship traffic means a noisier Arctic Ocean

February 8, 2024

Underwater noise in the Arctic more than doubled. We must act quickly to protect the soundscape for Arctic species — before it is too late. Read More

Underwater noise in the Arctic more than doubled. We must act quickly to protect the soundscape for Arctic species...
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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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Decoding narwhal migration: Insights from a two-decade tracking study

July 24, 2023

A recent study is shedding new light on narwhal migration behaviors, their choice of migration routes, and the factors that influence these patterns — findings that could be critical to the conservation of this... Read More

A recent study is shedding new light on narwhal migration behaviors, their choice of migration routes, and the factors...
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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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