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It’s a Wild Life: Thankful for Canadian Wildlife Supporters
Everyone who works at the Canadian Wildlife Federation has at least one profound memory of how wildlife changed us. This is likely true for almost every Canadian. As Canadians, we…
The Elusive Sundog
A right whale nicknamed Sundog hit the news in late May 2022, when Fisheries and Oceans Canada declared she was the entangled whale that had been spotted in the Gulf…
Swimming While Dead
How can we stop entanglement? Some might say that fisheries have not changed much over the years. Fish harvesters go to sea in their boats, set traps or nets, and…
Happy Rivers to Oceans Week!
Today is the first day of Rivers to Oceans Week! This Rivers to Oceans Week, we are taking a deep dive into the dangers lurking in the water. And no,…
Animals in Mourning
Death comes knocking on everyone’s door. But are animals capable of grieving for their loved ones? In truth, the jury is still out on whether animals really do mourn. However,…
Thanks for Giving
As Canada’s largest conservation-based charity in Canada, we have always known that our fantastic supporters are the foundation of all we do. Without the strong base of Canadians who care…
The Race to Save Females
The warm, shallow waters off northern Florida, Georgia and North and South Carolina is where Right Whale females go. They’ll head south at the end of a year-long pregnancy to…
Ropeless Fishing: When Will Entanglement Be a Thing of the Past?
You are likely aware that fishing rope can be dangerous for marine animals. But how and where do these entanglements occur? Perhaps the most common source of entanglements is rope…
Undoing Some Damage
We live in a symbolic time. That’s especially true when it comes to wild creatures. It feels like a gut punch to hear about an ancient Douglas fir that falls…
Diving Deep into the Documentary “Seaspiracy”
A recent documentary about the fishing industry’s impact on our oceans has sparked a lively debate about industry, sea life and conservation. After receiving many questions and comments about the…
