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What else is out there that don’t we know?
Scientists have recently discovered a population of whale that has never been seen alive. This species, called Omura’s whale (Balaenoptera omurai), was only confirmed to exist in 2003, and has…
How Leatherbacks Migrate
Leatherback sea turtles migrate farther than any other reptile on Earth. En route to nesting and feeding grounds, they can travel across entire ocean basins, including the Atlantic, Pacific and…
The Top Three Threats Leatherbacks Face in Canadian Waters
Leatherback sea turtles have been here since the time of the dinosaurs. They’ve made it through millions of years of global change, until now. Today, they face threats that they…
The Great Canadian Turtle Race has Officially Begun!
I’m thrilled to announce that we have officially launched the Great Canadian Turtle Race! This project will help to conserve the Endangered leatherback sea turtle and to ensure more caring…
Leatherback 101
Scientific name: Dermochelys coriacea The leatherback turtle is dark bluish-black in colour everywhere except for its plastron (bottom shell), which is pinkish-white. The leatherbacks’ carapace (top shell), neck, head, and front…
Welcome to Bat Week
Our friends at the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative are celebrating Bat Week this week and we are happy to jump onto the bat bandwagon! These small mammals certainly need as…
Have We Found the Cure to White-nose Syndrome?
In 2006, white-nose syndrome (WNS) broke out among bat colonies in North America. The fungus (Pseudogymnoascus destructans) has ravaged the ears, muzzles and wings of over 6 million hibernating bats…
The Montreal Sewage Dump
Recent news about the City of Montreal plan to dump 8 billion litres of raw sewage into the St. Lawrence River is a call to action for all Canadians to…
Human Interactions On The Water
MANY SPECIES of Canadian marine animals migrate into our waters every year. As we use the same waters, it is our responsibility to be mindful of these marine animals, their…
Turtle-cam: Life from a leatherback’s perspective
We’re happy to announce that our friends at the Canadian Sea Turtle Network has been having some exciting success lately with their leatherback seaturtle research. You may remember a few…
