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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

Shipping speed and waste are an ‘urgent’ threat in Great Bear Sea, WWF-Canada study finds

February 29, 2024

New analysis shows that traffic in this rapidly developing coastal region poses immediate and cumulative risks to at-risk marine species GREAT BEAR SEA, B.C. —A new report by WWF-Canada uses data on ship speed and... Read More

New analysis shows that traffic in this rapidly developing coastal region poses immediate and cumulative risks to at-risk marine species ...
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Southern humpback whale looking up in dark blue water.

WWF-Canada raising alarm over dangerous delays on Canada’s Ocean Noise Strategy

January 29, 2024

As Parliament sits for the first time in 2024, WWF-Canada is Canada to not let another year go by without delivering a strong plan to protect whales, walrus and other sea life from underwater... Read More

As Parliament sits for the first time in 2024, WWF-Canada is Canada to not let another year go by...
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The need for action on underwater noise pollution is loud and clear

March 13, 2023

WWF-Canada's Hussein Alidina on underwater noise pollution and why it’s critical that Canada act now to turn down the volume. Read More

WWF-Canada's Hussein Alidina on underwater noise pollution and why it’s critical that Canada act now to turn down the...
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Blue whale diving with a cargo ship in the background

Making noise for quieter ships: Why we need to reduce underwater noise pollution

January 31, 2022

Commercial shipping is the most significant contributor to underwater noise, and its impacts on marine species and the marine environment have been well-documented worldwide. Yet noise pollution levels are still increasing and affecting some... Read More

Commercial shipping is the most significant contributor to underwater noise, and its impacts on marine species and the marine...
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Atlantic walrus sits on rocks with mountains and ocean in the background.

Underwater noise harms wildlife, here’s how to turn down the volume

July 12, 2021

As we’ve said before, underwater noise is pollution, too! So, on World Oceans Day earlier in June, WWF-International launched two reports highlighting the threats whales and other marine wildlife face when bombarded by noise... Read More

As we’ve said before, underwater noise is pollution, too! So, on World Oceans Day earlier in June, WWF-International launched...
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For whales, underwater noise is pollution too

February 19, 2021

Far from being the “silent world” of Jacques Cousteau’s famed documentary, the ocean actually abounds with natural sound. From the acoustic carapace vibrations of American lobster and small grunts from Atlantic cod to the... Read More

Far from being the “silent world” of Jacques Cousteau’s famed documentary, the ocean actually abounds with natural sound. From...
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No oil and gas in marine protected areas is a big win for whales

May 2, 2019

Fragile marine ecosystems in Canada will finally get the protection they need. Read More

Fragile marine ecosystems in Canada will finally get the protection they need.
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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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Will 2019 bring the lifeline that Canada’s Endangered killer whales need?

December 13, 2018

This past year brought extreme lows for southern resident killer whales. A mere 74 southern residents are left in the Salish Sea where they are fighting for their lives, but we’re optimistic 2019 can be a turning point... Read More

This past year brought extreme lows for southern resident killer whales. A mere 74 southern residents are left in the Salish Sea...
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Wild successes can come from new federal budget

March 1, 2018

The Canadian government took a significant step toward protecting habitats and wildlife in the federal 2018 budget announced this week with a $1.3 billion commitment over five years. This historic investment in nature came... Read More

The Canadian government took a significant step toward protecting habitats and wildlife in the federal 2018 budget announced this...
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Happy trails: Canadians Go Wild for birds, bees and whales

November 14, 2017

Communities across Canada improve habitat, use citizen science to protect wildlife through Go Wild Community Grants. Apply before Nov. 24. Read More

Communities across Canada improve habitat, use citizen science to protect wildlife through Go Wild Community Grants. Apply before Nov....
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Time is running out for Salish Sea orcas

February 1, 2017

The orcas of the Salish Sea remain in a precarious position. Southern Resident Killer Whales, as they are known, now number just 78 after 12 months of high mortality. Read More

The orcas of the Salish Sea remain in a precarious position. Southern Resident Killer Whales, as they are known,...
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